25 Alta St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The two-unit residential building at 25 Alta Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Loma Alta Property LLC, has experienced significant challenges since it was built in 1895. Most notably, the building suffered structural damage in April 2022 when it was struck by a vehicle during a police chase, resulting in the demolition of front entry stairs, garage door, and support post.

This incident triggered multiple violations, including emergency safety concerns and unauthorized foundation work, with active cases related to vacant building status and blight conditions remaining open as of 2024. The property has been the subject of persistent maintenance issues, with multiple violations of the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance filed in 2022 and 2023, citing problems with exterior and interior maintenance, security, and public nuisance. Efforts to address these issues have been ongoing but often incomplete or withdrawn, including a July 2023 permit for foundation repairs that was withdrawn and a $10,000 permit issued in March 2024 to address foundation and stair repairs damaged by the car incident.

Earlier building permit history reveals attempts at larger renovations in 2013, including facade renovation and seismic upgrades, though these were ultimately cancelled. More recent complaints from 2023 and 2024 indicate continued concerns about the building's condition, including reports of hazardous materials in the basement, rodent infestation impacting neighbors, and the presence of abandoned vehicles near the property. The building's permit and violation history suggests a pattern of delayed response to required repairs and safety improvements, with multiple instances of work being undertaken without proper permits or approvals, resulting in additional violations and monitoring fees.