2245 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2245 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Ernest Schenk Revocable Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1904. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 at a cost of $42,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations documented between 2018 and 2024, including problems with alarm systems, fire command center features, and extinguishers.

While some violations have been abated, as of October 2023, there remains an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements. The property has a history of maintenance and safety concerns, including a significant plumbing incident in 2009 involving raw sewage flooding a kitchen and hallway, though this issue reportedly abated within one day. Building improvements have included reroofing in 2005, window replacements in 1999, and an emergency fire panel replacement in 2006.

Recent complaints have primarily involved parking issues and sidewalk conditions, with an open sidewalk defect case from November 2024 related to tree root damage. The building's fire safety systems have required regular attention, with the most recent fire code violations being addressed between 2023 and 2024, though some violations have shown a pattern of reoccurrence. Multiple routine safety inspections have been conducted, suggesting ongoing monitoring of building conditions.