2140 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 27-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 2140 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1929, has undergone numerous renovations and faced several challenges over recent years. Most notably, as of 2023/2024, the building is addressing critical safety upgrades, including a newly issued permit in January 2025 for substantial bathroom renovations in Unit 604 and a November 2024 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current safety standards with low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has experienced recurring boiler permit issues, with active complaints from 2018 regarding permits for serial numbers 894-B95-26968 and 211A-1311-0985, though these were previously addressed during similar complaints in 2004-2010.

Recent maintenance work includes a boiler backflow device installation in 2021 and 2019 seismic upgrades with new steel braced frames. The property has a history of resident unit improvements, including multiple complete renovations in Units 202, 204, 303, and 304 between 2012 and 2015, covering kitchen and bathroom upgrades, lighting installations, and modernizations. There have been several resident complaints over the years regarding various issues, including window maintenance, fire safety, and plumbing problems, though many were resolved promptly.

The building currently has an open violation as of December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though previous fire and building violations have typically been addressed through corrective actions. Recent 311 calls in late 2024 primarily concern parking violations and street cleaning issues, which are external to the building's management. Two tenant buyouts have been recorded, one in 2024 for $10,000 and another in 2015 affecting two tenants, indicating the building management's engagement in negotiating unit turnover.