1024-1026 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 1024-1026 Grant Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building with a store, located in the Financial District North and built in 1908, currently owned by William K. Chinn and Sau Ying. The building has undergone several significant structural improvements over the years, including a seismic upgrade in 1994 costing $37,300, and a substantial sidewalk replacement project in 2010 that involved multiple revisions to the original permits, totaling approximately $25,000.

The property has experienced ongoing fire safety system issues, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple complaints and violations related to alarm systems and sprinkler/standpipe systems, though most were found to have "No Merit" or were marked as duplicate complaints. There was also one cooking fire incident recorded, though no injuries were reported. Recent activity in 2024 shows numerous 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleanliness issues, particularly involving garbage and debris, though these were primarily external to the building itself and marked as resolved or not requiring work.

The building's historical improvements include a storefront remodel and elevator shaft installation in 1986, though a proposed stairway addition project from 1983 was cancelled. Various planning records show attempts to convert basement space into office space and other modifications, though these proposals were either withdrawn or marked as "Not In Scope." The building's fire safety history includes several code violations in 2021-2023 related to alarm systems and access requirements, most of which have been abated. While there have been recurring issues with fire alarm systems and some historical violations related to doors and emergency access, many of these problems appear to have been addressed through corrective actions or are no longer active.