2055 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2055 California Street is a 16-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1927 in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, currently owned by Howard & Yeiko Pat Mizuhara. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most recent violation as of December 2023 related to sleeping area requirements. Historical complaints from 2021-2023 have included problems with fire safety systems, such as blocked exits and fire extinguishers, though many violations from 2019-2021 were subsequently abated.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic infrastructure improvements, including a main water line replacement in 2021, reroofing projects in 2008 and 1992, and window replacements in 1995. Several significant resident concerns have been documented, including a tenant being stuck in an elevator for two hours in 2012, reports of mold and maintenance issues in 2005, and recent complaints about garbage and debris in common areas in 2017. The property has undergone multiple routine safety inspections over the years, revealing various fire safety concerns that required correction.

More recent maintenance issues have included plumbing concerns, with a sewage backup incident reported in April 2022, and a missing side sewer vent cover reported in May 2022. A brief period of unauthorized short-term rental activity was recorded in 2021 but was resolved after contact from regulatory authorities. The building's history demonstrates an ongoing pattern of maintenance and safety-related issues, though many historical violations have been addressed and abated.