2240 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 21-unit apartment building at 2240 Bay Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Bernice G Lindstrom, was constructed in 1928 and completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has undergone several significant interior improvements over the past decade, including bathroom upgrades in Unit 105 (2019), kitchen and bathroom renovations in Unit 202 (2015), and multiple electrical and plumbing upgrades across various units. The building experienced multiple violations in 2016 related to fire safety, security, and building maintenance, including issues with self-closing doors, fire sprinklers, weatherproofing, and ceiling damage, all of which were abated by May 2016.

Recent fire safety concerns have emerged, with a violation issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though a prior alarm system violation from 2019 was corrected. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, including a new steam heating boiler installation in 2014 and various unit remodels between 2010-2019. The property has experienced periodic challenges with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking and sidewalk parking between 2019 and 2023.

Several routine housing inspections have taken place over the years, with the most recent occurring in 2016 addressing multiple safety and maintenance issues. Historical complaints from 1998-1999 indicate past concerns about construction noise and heating system inadequacies, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's permit history shows consistent attention to maintenance and modernization, with most recent work including street space permits and various unit-specific upgrades. The property's documented history demonstrates ongoing investment in maintenance and improvements, with most recent permits showing attention to both unit-specific and building-wide systems.