5000 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 5000 California Street, owned by Gruber Legacy LP, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone numerous significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in September 2024, Unit 202 received a kitchen remodel including new cabinets, granite countertops, and electrical upgrades. In 2023, the building implemented important safety improvements with a fire alarm system upgrade to comply with SF Fire Code AB-308, including the installation of new low-frequency sounders and a power booster panel.

The building's maintenance history shows regular updating of individual units, with several apartments receiving modern kitchen renovations between 2008-2019, including Units 101, 205, 302, and 301, all featuring new appliances, cabinets, and electrical systems. The property has undergone critical safety improvements, including a voluntary partial seismic upgrade in 2006 with the installation of new plywood shearwalls, holdowns, and steel moment frames. A notable fire safety issue was addressed in 2003 when multiple violations were recorded regarding fire proofing, handrails, fire escape maintenance, and security requirements, but all these violations were promptly abated by October 20, 2003.

The building has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with only a few false alarms recorded and one instance of carbon monoxide detector activation with no actual CO present. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily concerned street cleaning and debris removal, indicating typical urban maintenance issues rather than any building-specific problems. The property's consistent pattern of unit upgrades and timely resolution of violations suggests active management and maintenance of the building's infrastructure and safety systems.