3438-3440 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit residential building at 3438-3440 22nd Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, has a century-old history (built in 1900) with several significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most concerning is a series of persistent sewer-related issues in 2024, with three documented sewage back-up incidents from the side sewer vent between June and August 2024, and a water leak investigation in December 2023. The building has experienced multiple parking enforcement issues recently, with five documented cases of driveway blocking between November 2023 and November 2024, though several recent citations could not locate the offending vehicles.

The property has a documented history of structural work, including a substantial 2005 project costing $30,000 that involved replacing the brick foundation, adding wood beams, and installing new steel beams for added structural integrity. Additionally, 2005 saw comprehensive electrical upgrades, including the installation of lighting, switches, receptacles, and circuits as part of kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, though one electrical permit was cancelled. The building's early history includes notable fire incidents, with records showing fire damage in 1989 requiring repairs to plaster and paint, followed by more damage in 1991.

A planning record indicates a past unauthorized short-term rental operation that was subsequently abated. Recent infrastructure concerns have included two documented pavement defects in late 2023-early 2024, though one of these cases was cancelled. While the building has undergone various improvements over the years, the most pressing current issues appear to be related to the plumbing system, given the frequency and recentness of sewer-related incidents.