2190 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2190 Bay Street is a 3-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Henry & Hedwa Greenspan Pro. The property has undergone several significant safety and structural improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017 (cost: $126,000) to enhance seismic safety. Recent major work includes an ongoing fire alarm system upgrade (cost: $43,560) to meet current codes, with installation of new monitoring systems, smoke detectors, and low-frequency sounders throughout common areas.

A mold remediation project was also initiated in early 2024 in apartment 204. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple fire alarm system violations documented between 2016 and 2023, though most were corrected promptly. Recent fire-related violations in 2023 include concerns about sleeping area requirements and exit maintenance. The property has two documented fire incidents: a contained cooking fire and several system malfunctions, though no injuries were reported in any incidents.

Historical records show the building has undergone various maintenance work, including termite repairs in 1993, earthquake repairs in 1990, and roofing work in 1999. Recent 311 calls have primarily related to parking enforcement and shared space violations, with some concerns about utility access points and child safety that were subsequently resolved. The building remains under regular inspection, with routine housing inspections documented in 1998, 2006, 2012, and 2014. The soft-story retrofit program was completed under Tier 2 requirements, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety mandates.