938 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 938 Alabama Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Matthew McGraw and Eli Magnus. Built in 1900, this building has undergone significant renovations over the past decade, most notably in 2019-2020 when major improvements were made to the upper unit's kitchen and bathroom, with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $95,000. The building has received substantial maintenance attention, including window replacements (2017), reroofing (2017), and addressing numerous building violations in 2016 related to interior surfaces, plumbing, electrical systems, and safety features.

These violations, filed in June 2016, involved repairs to walls, sinks, electrical outlets, and windows, as well as the installation of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms; all were officially abated by February 2017. The building's recent history shows ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts, with the most recent significant project being the kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2020. However, there are some outstanding concerns, including an active complaint from November 2017 regarding work without proper permits.

Recent inspections and permit records indicate that most major issues have been addressed, with the property receiving regular maintenance attention. The building has also experienced some external challenges, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls (2022-2024) regarding driveway blockages, though these are external to the building's maintenance and safety concerns. A tree-related issue affecting property (reported April 2023) remains open, and there were some complaints in 1998 regarding delivery-related parking issues, though these are quite dated. Overall, the property shows consistent investment in maintenance and modernization, particularly in addressing past violations and upgrading key systems.