3788-3790 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 3788-3790 Mission St in Bernal Heights, owned by David T Louie, was built in 1913 and includes both residential and commercial spaces. The building has undergone several significant improvements, with the most critical being a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2015-2016, which included structural beam support modifications and shear wall revisions, demonstrating compliance with building safety requirements. Other notable improvements include a comprehensive window replacement project in 2008 ($30,000) and a kitchen remodel in 2013 ($12,000) that encompassed both plumbing and electrical upgrades. The building's electrical system was significantly updated in 2004 with the installation of a 400-amp overhead service with 11 meters.

The building's maintenance history shows some areas of concern, particularly in the late 2000s when there were multiple fire safety complaints between 2008-2009, including two violations (one for blocked exits in January 2009 and another for storage of combustibles in March 2009), though all were addressed and closed. There was also a historical roof leak complaint from 1995 that was resolved within eight months. A minor electrical violation was recorded in 2010 regarding unpermitted work, which was quickly abated, and the building has not had any major building code violations in recent years. Three fire incidents were recorded between 2008-2009, including a building fire caused by equipment failure, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries.

The most recent building improvements appear to focus on structural safety, with no recent major systems upgrades or violations on record, suggesting regular maintenance has been maintained. The surrounding area has experienced various infrastructure issues in recent months (2024-2025), including pavement defects, traffic signal damage, and tree maintenance concerns, though these are municipal infrastructure issues rather than building-specific problems. Recent 311 calls have primarily focused on street cleaning and maintenance matters. The building's most recent permits and complaints indicate a period of relative stability in terms of building maintenance and safety compliance, with no recent fire safety or structural concerns reported.