2045 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2045 California Street is a 16-unit, 4-story apartment building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Golden Century LP and classified as a multi-family residential property. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure upgrades over the past three decades, including a complete reroofing in 2018 (cost: $30,000), boiler replacement in 2011, and various historical repairs such as brick replacement on the lightwell in 1993.

The property has experienced recurring issues with its alarm system, with violations noted in 2022 and 2023, the most recent being an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements filed in December 2023. Of particular concern is the building's recent history of paint removal activities in February 2017, which prompted multiple complaints about improper containment and debris management affecting neighboring properties. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, including scaffolding use in 2004 and compliance improvements in 1985.

The property has had routine housing inspections in 1999-2000, addressing various maintenance issues including window frame integrity. While the building has experienced multiple false fire alarm incidents and system malfunctions over the years (most recent in 2017), there have been no recorded civilian injuries. The surrounding area has seen typical urban maintenance issues as evidenced by 311 calls, primarily regarding street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance, though these are not specific to the building itself.