801-809 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit building at 801-809 Kearny Street, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Kawasaki Trust, has experienced significant commercial space activity over the past decade. The property underwent major renovations in 2015-2016, including restaurant interior remodeling, fire suppression system upgrades, and plumbing improvements, with work totaling approximately $110,000. The building's commercial space has experienced recurring vacant storefront issues, with the most recent complaint filed in November 2023, though previous violations for vacant storefront compliance were resolved in 2022.

Concerns about the building's habitability were prominent in 2010, when violations were recorded regarding unauthorized residential occupancy on the second floor, including safety concerns about emergency egress, heating, smoke detectors, and fire-resistant materials. The building has a documented history of fire safety system activations, though most were false alarms or system malfunctions. Two fire-related complaints were filed, one in 2024 regarding blocked exits (resolved) and another in 2020 regarding alarm systems (corrected).

The property's maintenance history shows regular updates to building systems, including the installation of new AC units in 2012 and a comprehensive fire sprinkler system installation in 2011. Recent 311 calls from early 2025 primarily concern street-level maintenance issues, including garbage collection and graffiti, which are not directly related to building conditions. Planning records indicate various proposals for the property, including discussions of potential vertical expansion and concerns about formula retail establishment status, though most recent applications have been withdrawn or closed without approval.