205 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 52-unit apartment building at 205 Jones Street in the Tenderloin, owned by Mercy Housing California Vi, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably a serious fire incident in 2020 that caused structural damage from the first to the sixth floor and required extensive repairs affecting 19 units. Since then, the building has undergone various renovations and maintenance work, including water damage repairs in 2023 affecting multiple units (404, 303, 203, and common areas), elevator upgrades in 2022, and comprehensive fire damage repairs in 2021 costing over $1.1 million.

The building's infrastructure has seen improvements with the installation of new heat pump water heaters and boiler systems between 2014-2017. Recent tenant complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems, which have reportedly experienced multiple failures between 2022-2024, leaving residents without heat during cold periods. There are also current concerns about garbage management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding debris and garbage issues in early 2025, and a recent violation for sleeping area requirements issued in November 2023.

The building's safety systems have undergone regular attention, with multiple fire alarm and elevator complaints between 2016-2023, though most were either corrected or found to have no merit upon inspection. Recent complaints also suggest pest issues, with reports of cockroaches in July 2024. The property has a history of various infrastructure upgrades, including plumbing and electrical improvements, though some past violations related to interior surfaces, including lead paint concerns, were documented in 2020 and 2021.