2882-2886 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 16-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 2882-2886 Geary Blvd, owned by Stanley & Friend LLC, has a significant history of building code compliance issues and safety concerns. The property, built in 1979 and located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood, has been classified as non-compliant with the Mandatory Soft Story Program requirements, with active violations filed in 2023 indicating failure to complete necessary retrofit work and obtain final signoff. Recent permit activity shows ongoing attempts to address soft story compliance, including a filed permit in September 2024 for commercial soft story compliance work valued at $19,000.

The building has experienced various safety and maintenance issues over the years, including multiple fire safety violations in 2017 related to alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers that were referred to hearing. A 2024 complaint confirmed unauthorized installation of a metal entry gate at the Geary Street side that lacked proper permits and doorbell systems for residents. Other significant concerns include electrical issues reported in 2013 (constant shortages in various areas), a 2014 complaint about exposed construction work in unit #3 creating hazardous conditions, and a 2022 observation of an apparently vacant ground floor commercial space.

Historical records show routine housing inspections in the early 2000s addressing various safety concerns, including fire safety equipment and smoke detector requirements. The property has undergone several modifications and attempted improvements over the years, including the installation of a fire sprinkler monitoring system in 2015 (completed), various electrical upgrades in 2014, and multiple permit applications related to ADA compliance and commercial space improvements. Despite these efforts, the building remains notably behind on critical seismic safety requirements as evidenced by its Tier 4 Soft Story status. Recent 311 calls in 2024 related to the property primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues like garbage, debris, and graffiti, though these are less concerning than the building's persistent safety compliance challenges.