2698 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 40-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 2698 California Street in Pacific Heights, built in 1971, has undergone numerous significant infrastructure improvements and faced recurring maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing boiler permit issues, with multiple violations issued from 2015 through 2024 regarding unpermitted boiler operation, though these violations were marked as abated by December 2024. The building has completed several major upgrades, including the installation of an Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (2019), a solar hot water system (2017), new backflow assembly (2017), and two new boilers (2018).

Recent fire safety concerns have emerged, with violations issued in late 2023 and December 2024 related to sleeping area requirements and the ERRCS permit. The building experienced notable service interruptions, including a "no heat" complaint in October 2024 and a significant elevator outage affecting the fifth-floor senior and disabled housing residents in September 2019. Compliance efforts have been documented through various recent inspections and upgrades, including sound levels verification in sleeping areas (2024), fire alarm system updates, and accessibility modifications to meet mobility requirements (2018).

The property's maintenance history shows attention to both resident comfort and safety systems, with regular updates to fire alarm panels, sprinkler systems, and security features. While the building has had multiple fire code violations in recent years, many have been promptly addressed, although some violations remain open as of the latest records. The property underwent a substantial RAD rehabilitation project to improve living conditions and comply with current standards, including seismic upgrades and interior modifications.