746 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109

746 Geary St is a 5-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1917, currently containing 26 units and owned by the Lee Family Trust. The building is undergoing significant safety upgrades, with current work underway to replace the fire alarm system to comply with 2022 codes, including installation of new control panels, sounders, and detectors, following a December 2023 violation related to sleeping area requirements. The property has a historical pattern of maintenance and safety improvements, including a 2001 retrofit for unreinforced masonry, window upgrades, reroofing work, and solar panel installation.

Notable past building violations from 2002 included multiple life safety issues such as non-working fire escape ladders, elevator problems, and lead paint concerns, though these were all abated by October 2002. Recent infrastructure improvements include a 2023 sewer line replacement and a 2012 hot water heater replacement, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of essential systems. The building has experienced periodic issues with building systems and safety equipment, as evidenced by a 2024 fire alarm violation and a 2023 sleeping area requirement violation.

While there were significant habitability issues in 1994-1995 involving ceiling collapse and electrical problems, these appear to have been resolved. The property has undergone regular routine inspections, with the most recent being in 2008, and has maintained active compliance with housing codes, though an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements remains as of early 2024. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding encampments and garbage, though these external issues are not directly related to building conditions.