240-248 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 24-unit, 6-story apartment building at 240-248 Taylor Street, built in 1922 and currently owned by 248 Taylor LLC, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements and faced recurring maintenance challenges over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2023-2024, there have been several plumbing system upgrades, including boiler replacements and drain line maintenance, with the most recent work completed in August 2024 involving corroded cast iron drain and vent line replacement. The building has experienced persistent elevator problems, with multiple complaints about outages between 2012 and 2019, including a significant incident in 2012 when elderly and disabled residents were affected.

Fire safety has also been a recurring concern, with violations in 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements and previous issues in 2017 related to extinguishers, exit maintenance, and sprinkler systems, though these were generally corrected promptly. The property has undergone various renovation projects over the years, including a notable roof replacement in 2016 and the installation of a fire suppression system in 2021. Multiple apartment unit upgrades were attempted in the late 2000s, including bathroom and kitchen remodels in units 201 and 402, though some permits expired or were withdrawn.

A significant building modification occurred in 2006 when a fast food space was converted into a comedy club. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to major systems, with several boiler replacements between 2015 and 2023, though there have been recurring boiler permit compliance issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints between 2016 and 2022. Recent fire safety inspections in 2023 indicate a sleeping area requirement violation, while historical data shows occasional issues with the building's fire safety systems, including smoke detectors and sprinklers. The site has experienced various environmental challenges in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding street cleaning needs and urban maintenance issues, though these are external to the building itself and reflect broader neighborhood conditions.