701-715 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 39-unit apartment building at 701-715 Geary Street, owned by 709 Geary Street LLC, is a 4-story structure built in 1917 that has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly with its elevator system. Between January and July 2023-2024, there were multiple complaints regarding the elevator's extended periods of inoperability, affecting many senior residents and resulting in concerns about ADA compliance. The building has also faced recurring fire safety compliance challenges, with multiple violations and citations regarding alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire safety requirements between 2023 and 2024.

Recent improvements include comprehensive renovations to units 207, 307, 401, and 410 (as of 2024) featuring new kitchen cabinets, plumbing fixtures, and laundry facilities, along with electrical upgrades to support modern amenities. The property has undergone various infrastructure upgrades, including an elevator modernization project (though with ongoing reliability issues), fire alarm system improvements, and kitchen/bathroom renovations in multiple units. Historical issues from the 2000s that were eventually resolved included problems with the elevator system, sanitation concerns, and various building maintenance matters.

Recent 311 calls between January 2025 and October 2025 primarily concerned street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues outside the building. During 2023-2024, there were several minor fire-related incidents recorded, none resulting in civilian injuries, though there was one incident involving removal from a stalled elevator. The building's management has received fire code violation notices that were subsequently abated, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain safety compliance despite recurring issues.