5140-5150 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

This three-story, 22-unit multi-family residential building located at 5140-5150 Geary Blvd in the Central Richmond neighborhood was built in 1924 and is currently owned by the Piro Family Trust. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past several years, including mandatory seismic retrofit work in 2021 to comply with San Francisco's Soft Story Program (Tier 4), a $165,000 ground floor commercial space renovation in 2022 featuring new storefront windows, HVAC system, and restrooms, and the installation of a rooftop AT&T telecommunications site in 2020.

The building's safety systems have been consistently upgraded, with a $20,000 voluntary fire alarm replacement and low-frequency horn upgrade completed in 2021, and various electrical system improvements including a 400-amp service upgrade in 2021 and a 200-amp panel installation for a hair salon in 2022. The property has experienced several notable issues over its history, including multiple fire safety concerns such as blocked exits, shared spaces violations, and multiple fire code violations between 2018-2024, though most of these were promptly addressed. A concerning recent incident was reported in May 2024 when a vehicle struck the building's front façade, causing damage to the tile, stucco, and interior wall.

The ground floor commercial space has experienced chronic vacancy issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2020-2024 regarding an empty storefront, though a permit for tenant improvements was completed in 2022. The building's utility infrastructure has been maintained, with sewer repairs documented in 2007 and 2010, though there was one expired plumbing permit in 2022 for water lines installation. Recent inspections and permits indicate ongoing maintenance and system upgrades, including fire safety improvements and electrical system modernization.