953-957 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The four-story multi-family residential building at 953-957 Grant Avenue in the Financial District North was built in 1907 and contains 7 units plus ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the years, including seismic upgrades in 1995 (completed at a cost of $71,000), reroofing projects in 2014, and accessibility improvements completed in 2005.

The building has been regularly involved in temporary modifications for T-Mobile wireless equipment during Chinese New Year events, with the most recent installation attempt in 2023 being cancelled after previous successful installations in 2022 ($15,000) and 2019 (completed). The property has experienced multiple fire safety issues, with several violations recorded between 2017 and 2024 related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire escapes, and street numbering, all of which have been addressed through corrective actions. An electrical issue in 2010 involving deteriorated electrical boxes with missing covers was documented, though it was abated in 2013.

The building has also faced ongoing challenges with vacant commercial storefronts, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations in 2019 and 2020, which remain active. Recent activities in early 2025 have included multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris issues in the vicinity of the building. The property has maintained its basic structural integrity and building systems through regular maintenance and prompt attention to violations, with most issues being resolved through appropriate corrective actions.