2141 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2141 Buchanan Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the Anderson Family Trust, was constructed in 1900 and contains 6 units. The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues over the past decade, with the most recent violations occurring in January 2024 related to alarm systems and fire extinguishers. Multiple active violations remain outstanding from a 2016 inspection, including concerns about fire escape drop ladders, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide/smoke alarm systems.

The building has a history of infrastructure maintenance work, including significant electrical upgrades in 2004 (installation of new service and multiple circuits) and plumbing improvements such as water heater replacement and house trap work in 2018. Earlier issues included structural modifications in 2005 and multiple fire alarm system works in the mid-2000s. Recent building activity includes numerous 311 calls for garbage and debris issues in late 2024, specifically regarding city garbage can overflows, though these are not directly related to building maintenance. The property has experienced several false alarm incidents and automatic alarm activations, none of which resulted in civilian injuries.

A routine complaint from 1998 noted roof leaks affecting multiple units, but this issue appears to have been resolved. The building has undergone various street space permits, most recently in 2018. While some violations have been corrected over time, including sprinkler and standpipe systems in 2018 and various fire safety issues in 2014, the current fire safety violations and the pattern of fire system-related complaints suggest ongoing challenges in maintaining compliance with safety requirements. The property has also received a rear yard variance for deck and stairs improvements, indicating some level of ongoing development activity.