3840 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 3840 Folsom Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Meda Small Properties LLC, was constructed in 1905 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over its history. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2017, when all four units received electrical upgrades including new sub panels and arc fault breakers, bathroom and kitchen improvements, interior painting, and wall repairs at a cost of $90,000. That same year, the building underwent important safety and structural enhancements including voluntary improvements to the foundation and walls, and a sewer lateral replacement.

A notable issue was documented in late 2019 regarding persistent plumbing problems, with reports of water and/or sewage overflow at the building's foundation affecting the sidewalk, though this was addressed by March 2020 through underground leak repairs. The building has a history of addressing maintenance and safety issues, with various improvements made over the years including dry rot repairs in 2008, structural work in 1993, and multiple renovations in the late 1980s. Several building violations were recorded in 2002 and 2010, primarily related to fire safety concerns such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and fire escape access, all of which were subsequently abated.

Recent activity at the property, as evidenced by 311 calls, has primarily involved street-level maintenance issues such as garbage and debris removal, parking enforcement, and sidewalk cleaning requests throughout 2024. While these external issues have been resolved through normal city services, they may indicate ongoing challenges with property maintenance in the vicinity. The building's permitting and violation history shows a pattern of addressing both routine maintenance and more significant infrastructure improvements, suggesting active management of the property despite occasional historical compliance issues.