3454-3458 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The building at 3454-3458 17th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Nelson & Julie J Nguyen. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a completed $35,000 soft-story retrofit in 2017 to enhance earthquake safety, and multiple repairs to the rear staircases and exterior siding between 2003 and 2015 to address structural concerns.

A notable health and safety issue occurred in 2018 with a hoarding situation involving books and papers in one unit, and there have been recurring plumbing and water damage problems documented through multiple complaints, including a serious incident in 2011 involving a caved-in bathroom ceiling and later plumbing issues that remain active as of 2006 (complaint 200671161). The building has faced several routine inspections and violations between 2003 and 2016, including fire safety concerns, staircase repairs, and exterior maintenance issues. More recent concerns have been documented in 2023-2024, including reports of bed bug infestation (October 2024) and multiple instances of driveway blocking.

The property has a history of parking enforcement issues, with several citations being issued, though many cases resulted in no enforcement action due to vehicles being unable to locate. While the building has maintained compliance with the required soft-story retrofit program (classified as Tier 3 with work completed), the unit's overall maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring plumbing and structural issues requiring ongoing attention. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to environmental and parking concerns rather than building structural or safety issues.