3972-3976 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 3972-3976 23rd Street in Noe Valley is a 2-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Silverman Govan Tr. The building has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, in 2022, Unit A received substantial updates including electrical system improvements, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and plumbing upgrades, along with sewer line replacement using trenchless methods.

This work followed a complaint in November 2022 regarding unpermitted demolition and reconstruction of the entire unit, though the permits were ultimately completed properly. The building has a history of maintenance issues, particularly evident in 2005-2006 when multiple complaints were filed regarding serious problems including structural defects, plumbing failures (repeated sewage backups), electrical issues, and unauthorized construction work. These issues resulted in several building violations requiring attention.

Prior to these incidents, there was a notable issue in 2003 regarding unpermitted sidewalk construction for garbage can storage. More recently, in 2020-2022, there have been multiple reports of sidewalk defects, including lifting and collapsing sections, though some of these cases were resolved or were under proper permitting processes. The property appears to have addressed major plumbing, electrical, and structural concerns over time, with the most recent improvements focusing on unit modernization and infrastructure upgrades.