2349 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2349 27th Avenue, constructed in 1926, has undergone numerous significant renovations and faced several concerning issues over recent years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2015 with a cost of $35,000, and installed a new fire sprinkler system on the ground floor in 2016. Multiple unit upgrades have been performed, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 2, 3, and 4, with associated costs ranging from $3,000 to $30,000.

Building-wide safety improvements were made in 2017 with a fire alarm system upgrade costing $6,000, though recent fire violations were recorded in 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance and monitoring. The property has experienced numerous concerning incidents between 2015 and 2016, including complaints about mold and mildew, rodent infestations, gas leaks, and fire safety violations. In 2016, there were reports of unauthorized construction work, including concerns about asbestos handling, and multiple complaints regarding building systems, including electrical issues and unauthorized unit conversions.

The building's management's handling of these issues has resulted in several violations and complaints being filed with various city departments. Most recently, in late 2024, there have been multiple complaints regarding parking issues around the property, including blocked driveways and an abandoned vehicle, though these are parking enforcement matters rather than building-specific issues. The status of an ADU addition project filed in 2016 remains on hold, with the planning records noting that the proposed new habitable space would be common area and not add to the individual units. While the building has completed several important safety improvements, the property has experienced ongoing maintenance and management challenges that have resulted in multiple complaints and violations being filed over the years.