2548 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The property at 2548 California Street in Pacific Heights is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, containing two units, with an attached rear commercial space. The building has undergone numerous construction phases over the years, with significant work focused on modifying the existing two-family layout, including removing one unit to enlarge another and relocating it to a new separate rear cottage, while also expanding the ground floor commercial space. Recent work completed in October 2023 involved a comprehensive electrical upgrade, installing a 400-amp service with four meters for both residential units.

The building has faced several compliance issues, including violations of the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance in 2019-2021, and numerous expired permits were documented between 2015 and 2023, though most have received final inspections and closure through recent permit applications. Historical records show a complex construction history with several building, plumbing, and electrical permits dating back to 2001. The property has experienced multiple complaints regarding construction progress and safety concerns, with significant attention given to a long period of seemingly incomplete work between 2015 and 2021.

This included issues with safety barriers, unauthorized occupancy concerns, and complaints about building maintenance. More recently, the building underwent major electrical system upgrades and plumbing work in 2023, suggesting substantial progress towards resolving previous construction completion issues. The property has also had numerous inspections and permit renewals, indicating ongoing regulatory oversight and compliance efforts. While many historical concerns have been addressed through recent permits and inspections, there are still remnants of previous compliance issues in the form of historical building violations and complaints from 2015-2019, though most are now marked as "Not Active" or "Abated."