2340 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The two-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 2340 Vallejo Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Peter Rice and Megan Haller, has undergone significant improvements and faced various regulatory challenges since its construction in 1904. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (cost: $80,000) and recent seismic upgrades include a reroofing project completed in 2022 ($29,360).

The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with the most recent violation issued in October 2024 regarding alarm systems, following a pattern of fire code violations particularly between 2016-2024 including alarm system maintenance, exit path storage, and fire escape issues. The building has undergone various system upgrades including the replacement of gravity furnaces and water heater in 2019, though some permits for these works expired without completion. Recent developments suggest significant structural and compliance issues, with ongoing concerns about unauthorized dwelling units.

Planning records indicate an "On Hold" status for a Conditional Use Authorization request related to an unauthorized unit, while a tenant buyout was recorded in November 2024 for $66,785. The building has maintained a history of regular housing inspections, with a routine safety inspection in 2014 and several other inspections revealing various violations that were subsequently addressed. The property also shows ongoing challenges with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations for blocked driveways, and has experienced periodic issues with garbage and sidewalk cleaning as reflected in 311 calls.