3287 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story multi-family residential building at 3287 Cesar Chavez Street, located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, was constructed in 1917 and contains 4 units. The building's recent history has been marked by significant issues regarding its ground floor commercial space, which prompted multiple violations between 2021-2023 related to vacant storefront regulations, with the most recent being an active complaint from July 2024. These violations stemmed from unauthorized alterations to the commercial space, including modifications to the front façade and removal of entry doors, as well as opening communication between properties.

The owner, Mike T. Nguyen, addressed these violations through several building permits, most notably in 2021 when a $75,000 project was completed to obtain occupancy use permit for dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up service with necessary safety modifications, including accessible business entrance and two-hour ceiling separation between residential and commercial spaces. The property has undergone several substantial renovations over the years, including a 2015 second-floor remodeling project that relocated the kitchen, added a new bathroom, remodeled an existing bathroom, and installed a skylight. Recent improvements include the installation of ADA-compliant facilities and electrical upgrades completed in October 2023, which involved the installation of new ceiling lights and outlets.

The building's history includes a confirmed intentional fire incident, though no civilian injuries were reported. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 have primarily concerned street-level issues such as encampments and debris, which are not directly related to the building's internal conditions. While the property has experienced multiple compliance issues regarding its commercial space, recent permits and completed work suggest efforts to bring the building into full compliance with current regulations. The most recent complaint regarding the vacant storefront status is currently under review with an active status as of January 2025.