303-307 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 303-307 Columbus Avenue in Telegraph Hill is a two-story, multi-family residential building with retail space, built in 1907, currently managed by Florese Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major renovation involving a sewer/house trap replacement completed in August 2023. The building has a history of addressing fire safety concerns, with multiple violations related to sprinkler systems, exits, and alarm systems recorded between 2018 and 2024, though all have been marked as abated.

There has been consistent maintenance of the ground floor retail space, including a $35,000 renovation in 2015-2016 to update bar equipment and replace storefront windows, along with various plumbing and electrical upgrades to support restaurant operations. The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, particularly regarding sprinkler systems and exit maintenance, with violations documented in 2018, 2019, and 2024. Multiple complaints from 2000 regarding access issues were filed with the Disabled Access Division, though these have been resolved.

Recent activity at the property includes several parking enforcement calls and graffiti issues in late 2024 through early 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges in the vicinity. The building has undergone various improvements and maintenance work over the years, including backflow device removal in 2018, multiple sink installations in 2016, and extensive electrical upgrades to accommodate restaurant equipment. Planning records indicate the property has operated as a restaurant with no formula retail designation, and recent ABC and Health referrals have recommended approval for the current restaurant use.