2402-2404 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 52-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 2402-2404 California Street in Pacific Heights, built in 1911 and owned by Ventures VIII, has undergone numerous significant renovations and improvements over the past decade. Most recently, in August 2023, there was a filed permit for converting retail space to a café with substantial renovations including a new mezzanine and ADA-compliant features.

The building has received considerable attention to safety systems, including a completed fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to meet current codes, which followed several fire safety violations and complaints between 2020-2023 related to permit issues, sprinkler systems, and sleeping area requirements. Major infrastructure improvements include the replacement of 50 Federal Pacific electric sub panels in 2021, multiple plumbing upgrades including a new water heater installation in 2022, and a security gate installation in 2022.

The property has faced several challenges with code compliance and safety requirements, evidenced by multiple building violations in 2021 related to unauthorized tenant improvements and boiler operation without proper permits, though these were subsequently abated. Recent building complaints from 2024 regarding elevator access ("No elevator") and various issues related to garbage and graffiti in the vicinity have been documented, along with multiple fire incident reports that, while recorded, typically indicate no injuries and often represent false alarms or system malfunctions. The building's commercial spaces have seen significant tenant activity, with recent permits showing changes in retail and food service uses, including the establishment of new businesses like Moscot and Johnny's Doughnuts.