2038 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 2038 McAllister Street property is a three-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently managed by Wai L Wong Management Co L. The building has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent months, with a new fire alarm system installation completed in December 2023 costing over $39,000, following a nearly $47,000 cancelled attempt at similar work just two months prior. A major plumbing infrastructure update was completed in December 2024, involving the replacement of approximately 50 feet of 4-inch sewer lateral pipe.

However, the property has experienced recurring sewage issues, most recently documented in November 2024, with multiple complaints about sewer lateral problems, including a significant incident in November 2024 involving flooding and waste overflow on the sidewalk. The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns, particularly regarding fire safety and plumbing systems. There have been multiple fire safety system violations and complaints over the years, including issues with extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinklers, with the most recent violations occurring in 2024 and 2023.

The property has also faced significant plumbing challenges, with multiple complaints about sewage issues dating back to 2004, including a documented broken trap in 2005 and recent complaints about inadequate repairs to the sewer line. Other concerns include electrical issues (exposed wiring in 2014), rodent infestation (2009), and problems with fire escape access (2003). While many violations have been corrected when brought to attention, the building's history shows persistent challenges with both fire safety systems and plumbing infrastructure, with particular concern about the adequacy of the sewer system as evidenced by recent complaints and repair attempts. Two recent applications have been submitted proposing to construct a new detached building with two ADUs on the property through the Local Program.