700-704 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 37-unit, 5-story apartment building at 700-704 Geary Street, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Woo & Pang Investments LLC, has undergone several significant improvements and faced recurring maintenance challenges over the past few years. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the building completed a substantial fire alarm system upgrade costing $36,000 to comply with fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and upgrading all existing devices.

The building has experienced ongoing elevator issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2018-2019 regarding extended outages and functionality problems, though some improvements were documented in 2024. The property has maintained an active schedule of improvements and repairs, including a recent front door modification in 2023, chimney repairs in 2018, and various unit renovations. A commercial space was added in 2019 for a cafe, including new plumbing and electrical work, while earlier renovations included significant accessibility improvements with the installation of a new handicap bathroom in 2007.

The building has faced several fire safety inspections and corrections, with violations and complaints related to fire alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers between 2018-2023, though most have been promptly corrected. While there have been multiple building violations and complaints in the past regarding various maintenance issues, including kitchen appliance replacements and interior surface problems, these have generally been addressed appropriately. Recent 311 calls in early 2025 have primarily related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues outside the building, rather than internal building concerns.