438-440 Arkansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The three-story multi-family residential building at 438-440 Arkansas Street in Potrero Hill, built in 1908, is a two-unit structure owned by Richard A Shapiro & Nancy A. The property has undergone several significant renovations and compliance updates over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring in 2008 when major improvements were made to the basement including the installation of a new bathroom, washer/dryer, and updated electrical systems costing approximately $29,000.

In 2013, the building underwent compliance work following physical inspection report #CC-7185, which required plumbing modifications including the installation of vacuum breakers and proper water heater flue installations, as well as electrical corrections related to the sump pump and rear deck conduit. The building has maintained good documentation of its improvements, with all major permits reaching completion status, though there were some cancelled permits such as the 2014 window modification project.

Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement issues on the surrounding public street, rather than building-specific concerns. The property also has records showing approvals for 2-unit condo conversion and a vertical addition with new rear exit stairs, indicating past planning for greater utilization of the space, though these projects' statuses are listed as closed with no developer specified.