2049 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2049 Ofarrell Street in the Western Addition neighborhood, owned by Lawrence J & Kimi Jacobs Re, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant events throughout its history. Most recently, in 2018, the building received an upgrade with the installation of three new aluminum wood-clad windows at the rear, costing approximately $9,760. The property has a notable history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly documented in 2003 when multiple violations were recorded, including problems with lead-based paint, plumbing and electrical systems, security features, windows, walls, ceilings, and fire escape components.

These violations, along with earlier complaints about a broken window in 2002 and various health and safety inspections, were ultimately abated by August 2003. The building has undergone regular safety inspections in recent years, with documented inspections in 2009, 2012, and 2018. More recent issues have primarily been related to building exterior concerns, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding street defects, abandoned vehicles, and parking violations.

The property has experienced several fire alarm activations over the years, though these were generally due to system malfunctions or unintentional causes, with no reported civilian injuries. While the building's historical record shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, many of the documented violations and complaints from the early 2000s appear to have been resolved, with relatively fewer building-specific issues reported in recent years. However, an unresolved sidewalk defect from September 2024 may warrant attention.