846-854 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 26-unit apartment building at 846-854 Geary Street is a 5-story structure built in 1922 and currently owned by Meislin 1999 Family Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance activities in recent years, with the most substantial work being a $49,000 fire alarm system upgrade completed in March 2024 to comply with current fire code requirements. Recent unit improvements include comprehensive remodels of Unit 22 in 2023 ($50,000) and Unit 25 ($40,000), both including kitchen and bathroom upgrades with associated electrical and plumbing work.

The building has maintained active compliance with major systems, including a 2024 electrical upgrade to modernize the fire alarm system and previous fire safety improvements. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past decade, including multiple fire safety violations (e.g., sleeping area requirements in 2023, exits/obstructions in 2020) and occasional elevator malfunctions. Notable tenant complaints in recent years include reports of illegal construction work in 2023, plumbing issues in 2022, and multiple instances of water shut-offs in 2020.

The building has a history of renovation activity, with significant improvements completed in various units between 2016 and 2023, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical rewiring, and plumbing modifications. The property has also undergone periodic fire safety inspections, with most violations being promptly addressed, though some work permits show as expired in 2017 for various units. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to sidewalk cleanliness and urban maintenance issues in the surrounding area.