2136 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 18-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2136 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Baradat Family Partnership and built in 1926, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges over recent years. The building completed its mandatory soft story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $176,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. However, the property has experienced recurring plumbing and heating system issues, with a particularly chronic problem of boiler permit non-compliance between 2018-2020, and significant heating system failures reported in 2019-2021. Multiple complaints in 2018-2019 raised concerns about building condition, including structural problems, electrical equipment deterioration, and elevator issues.

The building underwent reroofing projects in 1989 and 2012, and a boiler replacement was completed in 2012. Recent inspection records from 2023 indicate ongoing fire safety concerns, with active violations for sleeping area requirements and a previously issued violation for alarm system maintenance. The building has experienced several regulatory challenges, including a 2018 investigation of an unpermitted childcare operation in unit #14. Water-related infrastructure has been a persistent issue, with multiple complaints about plumbing problems and water service disruptions between 2018-2021.

The property's maintenance history suggests a pattern of cyclical plumbing and safety system challenges, with violations typically being addressed but recurring over time. The building's location has experienced various infrastructure challenges as noted in 311 calls, including tree root damage to sidewalks (2022-2023), though these external issues are not directly related to the building's internal conditions. Recent service calls (December 2023) indicate ongoing attention required for fire safety systems. While the building satisfies major structural requirements such as the soft story retrofit, the maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and safety compliance that have required regular intervention and monitoring by city authorities.