3991-3993 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3991-3993 17th Street, owned by Effie Rakos, was constructed in 1905 and contains three units. The property has undergone several improvements and modifications over the past decades, with notable recent activity focusing on commercial kitchen facilities and safety systems. In 2016, permits were issued for the installation of a commercial dishwasher in the lower storage area, along with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling $7,000.

The building previously underwent important safety upgrades, including a 2009 UL 300 fire suppression system upgrade, though two fire-related complaints from 2008-2009 (regarding extinguishers and an unspecified issue) were promptly corrected. Historical improvements include reroofing work from 1997 and canvas awning installation from 1998. More recently, there has been a concerning pattern of maintenance issues and safety incidents recorded through 311 calls in early 2025, with multiple reports of graffiti, garbage, and debris on or near the property.

These cases, many related to public spaces rather than the building itself, include instances of graffiti on both the building and adjacent sidewalks, as well as reports of garbage and debris that prompted responses from various city agencies. A 2019 complaint was filed regarding ADA compliance for the former restaurant "Orphan Andy's," though this case is currently marked as not active. The building's commercial portion has faced some regulatory scrutiny, with records showing both an approved continuation of a tattoo shop business and a previously unresolved issue regarding an unattractive wall sign for the shop, though this was subsequently marked as abated. While the building has experienced two false alarm incidents (a malfunctioning smoke detector and an unintentional alarm system activation), there have been no reported injuries or confirmed fire events.