2300 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2300 Lombard Street is a 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Buchanan Union LLC. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, particularly between 2023-2024, including extensive unit remodeling, bathroom and kitchen upgrades in multiple apartments, and electrical system rewiring. In 2023, the building completed a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade to comply with SF Fire Code requirements, and a substantial investment of $172,494 was made in December 2023 for bathroom accessibility improvements, lighting additions, and ADA compliance work.

The building has a documented history of fire safety issues, with multiple violations recorded in 2024, including problems with sleeping area requirements, sprinklers and standpipe systems, and combustible materials, though many of these were corrected or are in the process of being resolved. Historical violations from 2002-2008 were mostly abated, including issues with fire escapes, plumbing, electrical systems, and handrails. The property has maintained active compliance with soft-story retrofit requirements (Tier 4, Work Complete), and a recent tenant buyout occurred at 3215 Pierce Street in January 2023 for $11,000 involving two tenants.

Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building systems, with work completed on furnaces, plumbing, and various building systems in 2023-2024. The ground floor commercial space has transitioned to a restaurant use, with permitted improvements including ADA compliance and associated utility work. The property has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls, including reports of debris, encampments, and infrastructure issues on adjacent streets. Planning and fire inspection records indicate active management of building systems and prompt response to regulatory requirements, with most violations being addressed through proper permitting and remediation.