248-258 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building at 248-258 Central Avenue in Haight Ashbury, owned by George A & Sara W Williams and constructed in 1906, has experienced notable incidents and numerous improvements in recent years. Most significantly, the property suffered fire damage in November 2023 affecting units 248, 250A, and 252A, resulting in approximately $120,000 in repairs including siding replacement, door and window updates, bathroom renovations, and electrical/plumbing work to comply with code requirements.

As of April 2024, permits have been filed to upgrade the fire alarm system to modern standards with additional horns and wireless communication capabilities. The building has undergone substantial infrastructure improvements over the years, including extensive plumbing work with the replacement of galvanized piping throughout multiple units (2014-2015), electrical system upgrades, and accessibility improvements such as the installation of a chair lift in 2021.

Previous maintenance issues have included lead paint concerns (2011), mold problems (2009), and various interior repairs, though many of these violations have been resolved. The property has been actively maintained with regular upgrades to comply with current building codes, though the recent fire incident and associated repairs represent the most significant recent challenge to the building's condition and habitability.