2401-2417 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The property at 2401-2417 California Street, a 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, has experienced several significant events over the past decade, with the most pressing issues appearing to be concentrated in the past two years. The building has received multiple fire code violations and complaints from March 2023 through March 2024, including issues with sprinkler systems, commercial cooking equipment, and illumination/exit sign visibility. There have also been recent resident complaints about fumes entering apartments from the ground floor commercial space in March 2024.

The building underwent a substantial renovation in 2012, including the installation of a new fire escape on the Fillmore Street elevation and various interior modifications. Recent permits show ongoing improvements, including a ventless cooking system installation in December 2024. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing fire safety concerns, particularly between 2022-2024, when multiple violations were issued and resolved.

Earlier violations from 2002 regarding egress obstructions and fire escape maintenance were abated in 2011. The ground floor commercial space (previously occupied by "Sift," now "Pac Heights Deli") has undergone several modifications, including accessibility improvements and kitchen installations between 2011-2018. Recent activity in late 2024 shows multiple public health and environmental health requests, including concerns about abandoned garbage, building debris, and food safety inspections. The building's systems have received various upgrades over the years, including electrical and plumbing improvements, though there have been instances of work performed without proper permits, as noted in resident complaints.