2340 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 24-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 2340 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, owned by Shonfeld Family 1986 Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in December 2023, a violation was issued regarding sleeping area requirements, though a prior October 2023 violation for the alarm system was abated. The building has faced recurring elevator problems, with multiple complaints in early 2019 about extended outages affecting residents.

Major infrastructure work has been undertaken, including a 2016 replacement of the 27-panel circuit meter box and a 2008 water service upgrade with backflow device installation. There were serious water-related incidents in late 2021 including a water leak that affected multiple units and caused electrical concerns in the lobby area, followed by complaints in late 2021 regarding lack of hot water throughout the building and heat system failures in winter 2019. The building has also undergone various window replacements in Unit 406 between 2014-2015, and recent plumbing work in 2023 involving shower pan and faucet replacement in Unit 305 to address specific complaints.

The property's history shows several fire safety violations, including recent citations in 2023 for sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance, though these issues have generally been addressed promptly when identified. The building's maintenance record includes periodic roof work (2004) and fire alarm system upgrades (2005), along with regular street space permits. Both the building and adjacent areas have generated multiple parking enforcement complaints, with several citations issued between 2022-2024 for illegal parking and driveway blocking. While many past violations have been resolved, including a 2018 sprinkler/standpipe system issue and a 2015 alarm system violation, the recent pattern of violations calls attention to ongoing compliance monitoring needs.