2754 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 2754 Pierce Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Mhz Properties LLC, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1907. Most recently, in October 2023, the property received an upgrade to its alarm system with the installation of low frequency horns in sleeping areas and an alarm horn system for all 12 units. The building has seen substantial infrastructure improvements over the past decade, including a complete reroofing in 2022, garage door replacements in 2017, and important seismic upgrades in 2010 that included a voluntary ground level soft-story seismic retrofit.

The plumbing system has also been substantially maintained, with a new gas line installation in 2020, and replacement of the water main and sewer systems in 2017. The building's history includes several noteworthy safety and maintenance issues, particularly in the early 2000s, when there were multiple violations related to heating system requirements, including inadequate heat provision, temperature control devices, and garbage management. More recent fire safety concerns have been documented, including blocked exits in 2021, though these were either corrected or found to have no merit.

The property has experienced some ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk (2024) and multiple parking enforcement requests for blocked driveways in 2023-2024. While there have been occasional fire alarm activations, these have typically been false alarms or unintentional activations with no reported injuries or fires. The building's management has generally addressed violations and maintenance issues when they arise, as shown by the completion status of most permits and prompt responses to various complaints.