3489-3493 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story mixed-use building at 3489-3493 16th Street, owned by Summit Land Company and constructed in 1885, contains three residential units above commercial space. The property has undergone several significant modifications over the past decade, transitioning from a specialty grocery store to a self-service specialty retail space and dessert shop (currently "U Dessert Story").

Major renovation work occurred between 2010-2018, including multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, new fixtures, and accessibility improvements. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations documented between 2017 and 2024, including concerns with alarm systems, shared spaces, and other fire code violations, though most of these have been addressed or marked as "No Merit." Recent years have seen increased maintenance challenges, with multiple graffiti incidents, debris management issues, and a notable cluster of complaints regarding the building's exterior and sidewalk conditions in late 2024.

The property currently shows three open fire violations as of December 2024 related to sprinkler systems and exit signs. A routine housing inspection request was filed in October 2017, though the outcome is not specified in the records. The building's commercial space has consistently required regulatory attention, including recent activity regarding potential beer and wine service that appears to have been withdrawn.