800-810 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The Geary-Hyde Apartments, a 26-unit, four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, is currently undergoing significant fire safety improvements, with a fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2024 costing $58,600, including the addition of heat detectors and horn strobes in critical areas. The building has experienced several notable incidents requiring attention to safety and maintenance, including a serious incident in 2021 when a section of the marble facade fell, striking a pedestrian, and subsequent repairs were made to address this safety concern.

Historical records show recurring fire safety violations, including a recent December 2023 violation related to sleeping area requirements, though many earlier issues have been resolved, such as problems with emergency lighting and exit signs in 2019. Maintenance and infrastructure upgrades have been a focus in recent years, with substantial work completed, including a 2019 reroofing project costing $9,500 and telecommunications equipment upgrades. The building has faced some administrative and compliance challenges, including issues with vacant commercial storefront monitoring in early 2023 and multiple expired permits noted in 2009.

While historical complaints from 2003 documented various fire safety concerns and emergency exit issues, these were resolved within two months. More recent concerns have primarily involved routine maintenance and compliance matters, with the most pressing current focus being the ongoing enhancements to the building's fire safety systems. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have mostly related to street cleaning and debris issues in the vicinity of the building, rather than direct building maintenance concerns.