3860-3862 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131

This three-story multi-family residential building, located at 3860-3862 Cesar Chavez Street in Noe Valley, was built in 1908 and consists of two units. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system in 2022 (cost $30,000) and a fire sprinkler flow monitor system in 2023. Substantial renovation work has been carried out, particularly in 2022-2023, involving modifications to skylights, windows, rear yard fences, and the addition of a wet bar on the first floor.

The building's mechanical systems received upgrades, including the installation of radiant heating, two combination boilers, and gas fireplaces on the second and third floors in 2022. All units now feature modern amenities, with Unit 2 on the top floor having private roof deck access. However, there are significant concerns regarding recent unauthorized modifications.

A building complaint filed in July 2023 alleges that a wall was removed and stairs added between units, converting the building from a multi-family to a single-family configuration, which appears to be corroborated by Zillow photos. Additionally, a November 2021 complaint documented extensive unauthorized excavation work in the garage/basement area. These violations were noted as "Not Active" in the system, but they represent serious concerns about compliance with building codes and permits. The property has experienced ongoing parking challenges, with multiple citations issued in 2024 for driveway blocking, and there are maintenance issues in the vicinity, including tree root damage to sidewalks and flooding problems noted in 2023.