300 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 6-story, 60-unit multi-family residential building at 300 Buchanan Street in Hayes Valley, owned by 300 Buchanan I3 LP, was constructed in 1931 and has undergone significant modifications in recent years. Most notably, between 2021-2022, the building underwent substantial interior unit conversions, including multiple apartments (units 206, 207, 306, 401, 502, 510, and 404) converting kitchens to bedrooms and relocating kitchens while adding laundry facilities.

The building is currently undergoing exterior improvements, with recent window replacements completed in 2023 and approved plans to add 9 ADU units at the ground floor, involving facade improvements and window replacements. The property has experienced several maintenance issues, including a significant water damage incident in November 2021 affecting approximately 12 units, and multiple complaints regarding construction noise and management responsiveness in 2019-2020. Fire safety concerns have been noted periodically, with recent violations related to sleeping area requirements (2023) and previous issues with alarm systems (2015-2020), though most have been addressed promptly.

The building's recent renovations include utility upgrades, such as boiler replacements in 2019, and the relocation of laundry facilities and trash rooms in 2022. While the property has a history of some regulatory violations and maintenance issues, recent years show substantial investment in improvements and unit upgrades, including window replacements, ADU additions, and modernization of unit layouts and amenities. The building has also seen several tenant buyouts, with recent transactions in 2017, 2020, and 2021, suggesting active management of unit configurations and tenancy arrangements.