2488-2490 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115

The property at 2488-2490 Geary Blvd is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1885, currently owned by Rajeshkumar N & Shobh Patel. The building's history reveals significant and persistent issues regarding unauthorized modifications and safety violations, particularly concerning an illegal basement unit. In 2017, serious violations were documented including unpermitted construction, hazardous wiring, improper plumbing, lack of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, inadequate exits, improper room dimensions, fire safety concerns, and inadequate heating - all related to an unauthorized basement unit.

While there were attempts to legalize this space in 2017 through a permit application, the associated violations remain active in the records. The building underwent several renovation projects between 2002-2004, including bathroom and kitchen work, electrical upgrades, and various interior modifications, some of which were properly permitted while others were not. Maintenance issues have been documented over the years, including a 1990 window repair, conversion of closets to bathrooms in 1989, and multiple electrical work permits, with some projects being completed while others were cancelled.

Recent concerns include an active complaint from 2024 regarding graffiti on the fence and an ongoing investigation into exposed wiring, inadequate ventilation, and safety violations from 2017. The building has a historical record of unauthorized modifications going back several decades, with multiple violations of building codes and safety standards. Although there have been multiple permitted renovations to improve the building, including electrical upgrades and bathroom additions, many of these improvements appear to have originated from previous unauthorized modifications. The property has experienced periodic maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding cleanliness and debris on the premises, though these are more related to exterior maintenance than structural concerns.