3479-3483 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 3479-3483 Mission St, located in Bernal Heights, is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building with ground floor retail, built in 1900 and currently owned by Loren M. Bale. The building has undergone significant improvements and renovations over recent years, with the most recent work completed in October 2023 involving the addition of washer and dryer facilities. Between 2019 and 2020, major safety upgrades were implemented, including a new sprinkler monitoring fire alarm system ($10,000) in 2021, foundation reinforcement work ($4,000), and comprehensive electrical system upgrades.

The building is currently undergoing final work related to its recent improvements, including a 2020-2021 bathroom and bedroom additions project. The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety concerns, with a notable routine inspection in 2008 revealing multiple issues including electrical conduit repairs, floor covering problems, and fire safety concerns, all of which were resolved by November 2008. More recently, there have been two sewage backup incidents reported in 2024, which were promptly resolved. The building has experienced three fire-related incidents in its history, all of which resulted in no civilian injuries, including one building fire and two alarm malfunctions. In terms of unit improvements, significant work has been performed on Unit #1, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, and additional residential units have been added to the ground floor.

The property has also seen tenant buyouts, with four tenants receiving $60,000 on October 20, 2020, following an earlier buyout of $40,000 on October 11, 2016. Recent building modifications have focused on improving safety systems, including fire sprinklers and electrical infrastructure, while also increasing unit count and modernizing facilities. The 2024 complaints regarding sewage issues, while concerning, were quickly addressed. The most recent fire complaint from March 2024 was found to have no merit, continuing the trend of previous fire incidents resulting in no injuries. The building's systems have been regularly updated, as evidenced by multiple completed plumbing and electrical permits in recent years, suggesting ongoing maintenance and upgrading of essential services.