2645 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2645 Buchanan Street is an 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Mehan Properties LLC. The building has experienced several significant fire safety issues over the years, with multiple fire code violations documented annually between 2018 and 2023. Most recently, in November 2023, there was an open violation related to sleeping area requirements.

The building has undergone limited structural maintenance, with records showing a reroofing project completed in 1998 and a fire box and chimney repair project in 1996 that is now expired. The property has a history of fire safety and emergency system concerns, including a furnace flue compromise in 2017, egress obstruction issues in 2013, and various heating system deficiencies noted in 2000. A routine safety inspection in 2013 resulted in multiple citations for fire safety violations, and there have been documented issues with temperature control and fire escape maintenance requirements.

The building has experienced three documented fire incidents, including a building fire, chimney fire, and incidents involving persons in distress, though none resulted in civilian injuries. More recently, there have been ongoing concerns about building systems and safety compliance, with multiple fire safety violations issued in 2022-2023 including issues with extinguishers, emergency lighting, sprinkler services, and various other safety requirements. While these violations have generally been abated after correction, their recurring nature suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance.