1101-1105 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story, 5-unit apartment building at 1101-1105 Grant Avenue in the Financial District North, built in 1906 and currently owned by Lawrence Hall Tsao Louie Re, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Recent concerns include a 2024 violation regarding sleeping area requirements, though this was subsequently rescinded, and multiple fire-related incidents with no civilian injuries, including elevator issues and smoke scares.

The building has a documented history of fire safety violations from 2004 that were resolved in early 2005, involving problems with smoke enclosure doors, egress obstructions, and fire escape maintenance. Accessibility improvements have been implemented, including recent work in 2020 to comply with Accessible Business Entrance Program requirements at both 1101 and 1105 Grant Avenue, though some older permits related to this work are now expired. The property has also maintained attention to infrastructure improvements, including a 2010 electrical upgrade to 400 amps with multiple meters, and historical work such as reroofing in 1995 and handicap bathroom modifications in 1993.

Recent street-level concerns have been noted, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 primarily regarding garbage and debris issues, though most of these cases were resolved without requiring substantial intervention. A notable planning issue emerged in 2024 regarding an unauthorized solid roll-security gate installation, though this appears to be associated with 1105 Grant Avenue. While there have been numerous building complaints and routine inspections over the years, most have been resolved without recurring issues, and the building's recent history suggests ongoing compliance efforts, particularly regarding accessibility requirements and fire safety matters.