3839 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 3839 Folsom St in Bernal Heights was built in 1908 and is currently owned by Kevin Short and Kathryn Heller. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past five years, with substantial renovations completed in 2020-2021 including the installation of a new garage ($17,679), rear yard stair removal, bay window improvements, new dormers, window replacements, exterior siding updates, and roofing work (totaling $235,651). The property received comprehensive systems upgrades in early 2022 including electrical rewiring of both apartments, installation of heat pumps, and plumbing system modernization.

Historical records show administrative clarification of its two-unit occupancy in 2018, with earlier renovation history including kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2017 and stair repairs in 2018. The building has experienced some notable incidents requiring attention, including two fire safety violations (in 2019 and 2021) related to combustible materials and a period of being classified as vacant in January 2021, though these issues were subsequently addressed. There have been several recent maintenance concerns in the surrounding area, including a collapsed sidewalk reported in May 2023, though this remains open as of now.

The property has undergone tenant buyouts in 2017 (for $29,042.50) and 2020 (for $55,600), affecting two and five tenants respectively. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking issues, graffiti, and sidewalk maintenance, though these are external to the building itself. While the property has seen substantial recent investment in upgrades and improvements, potential residents should note the age of the building (115 years old) and the historic preservation considerations that typically apply to structures of this age in San Francisco.