2173 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2173 California Street is a 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by 2173 California St LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past decades, with major improvements completed in 2011 including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels for all 9 units, electrical upgrades, and common area improvements. The building has a completed seismic retrofit for its ground floor soft story, demonstrating attention to structural safety.

Recent history reveals several concerning issues that have required attention, particularly in 2023-2024. There were multiple building violations filed in early 2023 related to elevator service, weather protection, and various maintenance needs, all of which were eventually abated by January 2024. There are specific ongoing concerns as of January 2025 regarding security (inadequate perimeter protection) and possible water intrusion issues.

Historical maintenance records indicate a pattern of addressing safety systems, with fire safety inspections noting corrections for sprinkler systems, extinguishers, and alarm systems between 2006 and 2019. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints about extended outages, most recently documented in 2023. The property underwent substantial renovation work in 2011-2012, including a controversial period of construction that generated complaints about unauthorized work and noise during COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. While major systems such as the seismic retrofit have been completed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with infrastructure and maintenance systems, as evidenced by recent housing complaints and 311 calls.