2222-2254 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 43-unit multi-family residential building at 2222-2254 Polk Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1913, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple challenges in recent years. Most notably, Unit 413 experienced fire damage in 2023 requiring extensive repairs costing $136,895, followed by window replacements in 2023 and ongoing renovations in Unit 414 as of 2024. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial improvements, including a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 ($80,000) to implement low-frequency sounders and modern safety features.

A potentially sensitive situation arose in 2024 with allegations of unauthorized unit combination between apartments 503 and 504, though this complaint is marked as not active. The property has maintained active communication with telecommunications providers, evidenced by multiple rooftop antenna installations and modifications by AT&T between 2020-2022. The building has faced recurring maintenance and safety challenges, including various fire safety violations and complaints regarding shared spaces in recent years. Recent inspections have shown attention to compliance, with a sprinkler/standpipe system issue corrected in October 2024 and a 2023 alarm system violation being addressed.

Historical records from 2000-2012 show earlier concerns about fire safety (including extinguisher maintenance) and interior surface conditions, though these issues appear to have been resolved. The property's commercial spaces (particularly at 2242 Polk Street) have seen significant activity, including the conversion to a Philz Coffee location in 2019 and various restaurant-related permits, while regularly managing street-level maintenance issues as indicated by numerous 311 calls in 2024 for garbage and debris concerns. The building's recent permit activity demonstrates ongoing investment in unit improvements and building systems, with approximately $300,000 allocated to renovations and upgrades in the past two years alone. These include kitchen and bathroom renovations, window replacements, and electrical system improvements across multiple units, indicating active property management despite the challenges presented by aging infrastructure and building systems.