205 2nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, nine-unit apartment building at 205 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond district, owned by David & Karen Blanz Fmly Tr, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades. Most notably, a $50,000 soft-story retrofit was completed in 2016 to improve seismic safety. The building recently experienced resident complaints in August 2023 regarding construction work occurring during early morning hours (4:30-5:30 AM), and there was also a complaint in July 2020 about improper lead paint removal procedures.

The property has had various unit-specific improvements, including a $40,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2020, which involved plumbing updates in Unit 4, and a substantial renovation in 2008 of Unit 7 that included kitchen and bathroom upgrades. The building has a history of maintaining compliance with safety requirements, though there have been some recurring fire safety concerns, particularly regarding fire alarm systems and extinguishers, with violations documented in 2017 and 2023. Multiple fire alarm activations have occurred, though none resulted in injuries or significant damage.

The property underwent substantial work in 2004 to improve its structural elements, including foundation work with the replacement of footings and reinforcement of posts. Recent maintenance issues have been primarily related to building cleanliness and parking concerns, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the property and parking violations noted between 2024 and 2025. The building's current status shows active concerns regarding construction hours, while most other historical violations and complaints have been resolved, including a 2023 violation for alarm system maintenance that was abated in March 2023.