2966-2970 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 2966-2970 Bush Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Susan & Brian Fogarty since 2002 and built in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most recently, in January 2024, a staircase repair was completed after damage occurred when construction work from an adjacent building dropped a heavy object onto the front stairs. In December 2016, the building faced serious safety concerns when carbon monoxide and gas leaks were detected throughout three levels, leading to a temporary heating system shutdown for most apartments. That same year, multiple violations were recorded including issues with fire escape equipment, heating systems, fire safety requirements, and smoking detection systems, all of which were reportedly abated by February 2017.

The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including window replacements in 2015 ($20,000 project), furnace and heater replacements in 2016, and roof work in 2005. More recent maintenance includes a stair repair in early 2024 and various plumbing updates. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges requiring attention from housing inspection services, particularly in 2016-2017 when multiple violations were recorded related to fire safety and heating systems. There were also concerns about unauthorized work being performed, including a 2015 complaint regarding unpermitted concrete work in the basement and foundation area.

In 2023-2024, there have been several reports of graffiti and advertising violations in the immediate vicinity of the building, though these are external to the building itself. A carbon monoxide incident was officially recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported. The property underwent window replacement work in 2015-2016, and historical records show interior improvements such as kitchen renovations dating back to 1985. The most recent construction-related issue involved front staircase repairs in early 2024, following damage caused by neighboring construction work, which was addressed through a properly issued building permit.