1855 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1855 California Street in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over recent years. Most notably, the building experienced multiple boiler permit violations, with the most recent complaint filed in September 2024 regarding the need for boiler permit renewal, showing a recurring pattern of permit compliance issues with boiler systems from 2019 through 2024.

The building has faced several safety and maintenance challenges, including a cluster of violations in 2016 that required attention to smoke detector installations, carbon monoxide and smoke alarm certifications, fire extinguisher requirements, and lead hazard notifications, all of which were subsequently abated by September 2019. Recent improvements include a comprehensive renovation in 2013 of Unit #4, which involved electrical upgrades, kitchen modifications, and plumbing work totaling approximately $22,000. In 2019, the building's peerless steam boiler was replaced, addressing an important heating system component.

However, there have been recurring issues with fire safety systems, including three separate alarm system violations between 2011 and 2019, though these were all marked as corrected. The building's most recent fire safety violation from October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements remains open, indicating an ongoing compliance issue. While the property has had various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years, most violations appear to have been addressed through corrective actions, particularly those related to life safety systems, though some open violations suggest ongoing monitoring may be required.