2649 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit apartment building at 2649 Polk Street in Russian Hill, owned by 2649 Polk Street LLC, is a 3-story structure built in 1950 that has undergone several significant upgrades to maintain safety and compliance with city regulations. Most notably, the building completed its Tier 3 Soft Story retrofit in 2014-2015 at a cost of $80,000 plus additional modifications, demonstrating commitment to seismic safety.

Recent works include multiple fire safety system inspections and corrections in 2023-2024, covering alarm systems and extinguishers, though some issues regarding elevator maintenance have been previously documented. The building underwent substantial electrical system upgrades in 2015, including installation of new main electrical service and meters, following previous improvements in 2004 with subpanel installations in individual units. The property has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety concerns, including a significant cluster of violations in 2006 that were promptly resolved within a month, covering areas such as fire escape maintenance, smoke enclosure doors, emergency lighting, and gas meter requirements.

A water infiltration issue leading to mold was reported in 2007, and there have been multiple routine inspections and compliance measures throughout the years, including elevator door issues in 2002 and boiler permit concerns in 2005. Recent 311 calls from 2017 to 2024 primarily relate to parking enforcement and street cleaning matters, with no recent building-specific complaints suggesting improved maintenance. The building's history shows consistent attention to regulatory compliance and safety improvements, particularly in recent years with regular fire system maintenance and prompt response to safety concerns.