2426 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2426 Buchanan St in Pacific Heights, built in 1905 and currently owned by St Francis Properties LLC, has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with substantial recent activity. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, achieving Tier 3 certification, and has maintained active compliance with safety requirements. Recent renovations include a comprehensive interior update of Unit 3 in 2021, including kitchen relocation and bathroom modifications (costing $41,000), followed by electrical and plumbing upgrades in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

The property has undergone essential infrastructure improvements, including a new water main and sewer line system installation in 2020. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with repairs to exterior beams and rear stair landing support systems completed in 2016. Historical records indicate several routine inspections and resolved violations from 2001 through 2016, primarily related to fire safety and security requirements, though all issues were abated by 2003.

The most recent violations involved handrails, fire escape maintenance, and security features, but these were promptly addressed. There has been a recurring issue with parking enforcement, evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking between 2024 and 2025, and the property experienced two smoke detector activations and one alarm system activation with no associated fires or injuries. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to safety improvements, though the pattern of parking violations suggests ongoing challenges with accessibility in the area.