2140 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

2140 Taylor Street, a 14-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1962 and owned by 2140 Taylor Rose LLC, has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing fire safety concerns, with open violations as of December 2024 related to the high-rise sprinkler system compliance schedule and a sleeping area requirements violation from October 2023. The building has a documented pattern of fire code violations, with multiple citations issued between 2017 and 2024, including blocked exits and issues with test and maintenance documentation for fire safety systems.

Recent permits indicate ongoing fire alarm system work, including a 2024 relay module installation and a 2022 complete system replacement costing $188,835. The building has also undergone various infrastructure improvements, including exterior stair repairs in 2019 ($100,000), reroofing in 2018 ($115,600), and a 2011 installation of 216 roof-mounted solar panels. Plumbing and electrical systems have received attention, with backflow prevention assembly replacements in 2012 and significant unit renovations in 2013, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. The property has had recurring issues with its boiler system, as evidenced by multiple complaints about permit renewals, though recent records show compliance.

More recently, in 2024, there were complaints regarding an unsafe parapet structure on the roof, and in September 2024, multiple fire-related violations were issued that required correction. The building's history includes several elevator and security concerns, particularly in 2007 when both elevators were reported inoperable, and a 2008 complaint about a broken front door affecting security. While many historical violations have been abated, the pattern of fire safety issues, particularly the recent open violations from 2023-2024, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and code compliance. The property has also faced periodic issues with its garage operations and commercial parking facility permits, which have generally been resolved according to planning records.