1638-1644 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110

This multi-family residential building, located at 1638-1644 Alabama Street in Bernal Heights, is a one-story TIC building constructed in 1900, containing three units and owned by Elizabeth Lord. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past two decades, with major renovations focusing on safety, modernization, and sustainability.

The most recent work includes a complete reroofing of the rear building completed in 2023, installation of a heat pump water heater in May 2024, and electrical upgrades for EV charging capabilities in 2019. Notably, between 2016-2019, the building underwent substantial seismic upgrades including foundation replacement, installation of a new subpanel, comprehensive electrical rewiring, and plumbing improvements such as a sewer lateral replacement in 2022 and gas main installation in 2021. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to essential systems, including multiple bathroom and kitchen remodels, window replacements, and plumbing improvements.

The property has also experienced recurring issues with illegal parking and driveway blocking, particularly in 2024, with multiple citations issued. While there is one current open issue regarding sidewalk defects due to tree root lift (reported November 2024), the building's overall maintenance record suggests regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the ownership. Notably, a permit application for adding an accessory dwelling unit was withdrawn in 2016, and some renovation work has been completed under permits from 2004 and earlier.