2832-2838 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2832-2838 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Raul & Denise Arriaza, was constructed in 1900 and contains 3 units. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 costing $20,570 to comply with current safety requirements, including the installation of new smoke detectors, manual pulls, and other safety equipment. In 2012-2013, substantial interior improvements were made, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in two separate phases (2012 and 2013), along with furnace relocation work and electrical upgrades to support modern appliances. The building previously faced multiple safety compliance issues between 2016-2018, particularly concerning fire safety and earthquake preparedness.

A significant violation regarding the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program was recorded in 2018 but was abated by January 2020. During this period, various fire safety violations were also documented and subsequently addressed, including issues with alarm systems and extinguisher maintenance. The property's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with rear stair repairs documented in 2002 to address compliance issues. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily concerned street cleaning matters rather than building-specific issues, suggesting improved property maintenance in recent years.

The building's permit history reveals consistent investment in maintenance and upgrades, including a fire alarm panel replacement in 2012, electrical service upgrades, and various remodeling projects. Historical issues such as a broken sewer line (2000) and concerns about an allegedly illegal deck (1997) have been resolved. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since addressing the 2018 seismic retrofit violation, with no new safety violations recorded in recent years. The most recent building safety improvements focus on fire alarm systems, with two separate updates in 2023 (building permit and electrical work), demonstrating ongoing commitment to maintaining current safety standards.