2801 Turk Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 18-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2801 Turk Blvd, built in 1938 and currently owned by Paul H. Schwebel, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, in 2022 and 2021, the building underwent important fire safety system upgrades, including a $20,000 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements and the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and monitoring modules for sprinkler systems.

The building's HVAC systems have seen significant updates, including the recent installation of an earthquake automatic shut-off valve (2024), replacement of the steam boiler (2020), and hot water storage tank replacement (2015). Historical issues from 2014-2015 showed concerns with interior maintenance, including violations for mold, lead paint hazards, and water damage affecting multiple units, though these were abated by April 2014. The property has a documented history of plumbing and roofing work, with recent permits showing active maintenance and infrastructure improvements. Notable historical work includes multiple roofing projects in 1997 and 2015, and various plumbing improvements including backflow device replacement in 2014.

The building experienced some recent complaints during 2020 regarding construction noise during shelter-in-place orders, as well as a complaint about boiler permit issues which was promptly addressed. Fire safety has been a focus of recent improvements, with multiple fire alarm system upgrades and the correction of exit maintenance and street numbering issues in 2022. The building has a regular history of routine housing inspections dating back to 1997, and while there have been various maintenance issues over the years, the more recent permits and improvements suggest active management of building systems. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level issues such as garbage collection and illegal postings, rather than building-specific concerns.