5024-5028 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The Sumski Survivors Trust-owned 5024-5028 Geary Boulevard is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently undergoing significant renovations as evidenced by multiple active permits issued in 2024. The most recent work includes comprehensive unit renovations involving bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room remodels, along with the installation of two ducted heat pumps, rewiring of entire units with new sub-panels, and bathroom/laundry updates, all valued at approximately $143,000.

The building has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly regarding its commercial and residential use status; there are active complaints from 2022 and 2024 regarding unauthorized use of second-floor dwelling units as commercial office space, and a March 2024 complaint about a potentially compromised firewall between 5024 and the neighboring property (5030) that is still pending investigation. The building's maintenance history includes a 2018 reroofing project, though there have been multiple complaints and inspection requests in 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance and compliance monitoring. The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with several false alarms and smoke detector activations recorded between 2008 and 2024, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents.

External issues have emerged during recent construction work, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding blocked sidewalks and pavement defects, though these were resolved through proper permitting and inspection processes. Historical records show various improvement projects including sidewalk repairs (2010), rear stairs repairs (1986), and an attempted commercial use legalization in 1994 that was never completed. While the current renovation activity suggests significant investment in property improvements, the building's recent complaints about unauthorized commercial use and potential fire safety concerns warrant attention to ongoing compliance requirements.