500 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 500 Grant Avenue building, also known as the China Gem Hotel, is a three-story multi-family residential property with 5 units, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by 500 Grant Avenue LLC. The building has undergone numerous modifications to its wireless facilities over the years, primarily related to AT&T equipment installation and maintenance, with the most recent work completed in 2020 involving antenna modifications and equipment updates costing approximately $11,000. The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire code violations documented annually from 2018 through 2024, including problems with alarm systems, fire extinguishers, illumination, and emergency documentation, though all have been subsequently abated.

Between 2024 and 2025, there have been several maintenance-related 311 calls regarding street cleaning and graffiti on or near the property. The building's electrical infrastructure has been updated multiple times, with significant work in 2004 including service relocation and panel installations, as well as various cell site equipment upgrades. While the building has experienced repeated fire safety violations, it's worth noting that all have been addressed and abated, and there have been no reported fire incidents causing civilian injuries.

The property has maintained its core residential function while serving as a location for telecommunications equipment, with regular maintenance and upgrades to both building systems and wireless infrastructure. Recent months have shown some external maintenance issues on the surrounding property, particularly regarding street cleaning, though these are not uncommon in the area. The building has undergone various structural and system improvements over the years, including reroofing in 2013 and multiple antenna installations and removals between 2004 and 2020, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of both residential and commercial aspects of the property.