3238-3240 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 3238-3240 17th Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations, most notably in 2008, when substantial interior improvements were made including kitchen and bathroom remodels, bathroom additions, electrical system upgrades, and first-floor wall replacement with new gypsum board, totaling approximately $34,000 in improvements. More critical structural work was completed in 2007 with the installation of foundation underpinning at a cost of $32,000.

Historical records from the 1980s show treatment for termite damage, while the building faced various maintenance and compliance issues in the 1990s, including problems with water pressure, window condition, and plumbing systems. The property has a concerning history of building code violations and tenant safety issues, particularly evident in the 2000s. Multiple complaints were filed between 2001 and 2009, including reports of illegal basement units, unauthorized electrical systems, plumbing problems causing mosquito breeding, and instances of unauthorized construction. A notable incident in late 2008 involved reports of unauthorized occupants living in a garage with various code violations.

More recently, in 2016, there was a complaint about unpermitted construction work, though the status is listed as not active. The building's fire safety systems were inspected in 2019, with complaints about sprinklers, fire escapes, and alarms being found to have no merit. Recent activity at the property includes multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025 regarding garbage and debris cleanup needs in the surrounding area, though these appear to be primarily street-related issues rather than building-specific problems. The property has maintained active compliance with major systems checks and improvements, as demonstrated by the comprehensive 2008 upgrades, but the historical record suggests periodic attention to maintenance and compliance matters is warranted.