2440 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94116

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2440 Great Highway, built in 1959 and currently owned by the Cassidy Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic strengthening in 2014 under San Francisco's soft story ordinance, with the installation of moment frames in the garage area.

The property has seen multiple maintenance and safety-related upgrades, including a front facade window replacement and stucco repair in 2013, replacement of a rusted fire escape in 2013, and an electrical upgrade with underground service conversion and 200A panel installation completed in 2005. The building has experienced several concerning incidents impacting resident comfort and safety. Most recent issues include a rodent infestation complaint in 2013 and two significant incidents in 2015 involving inadequate heat and dangerous fumes described as making the unit feel like a "gas chamber." Earlier challenges included multiple fire safety violations in 2002 regarding egress obstruction, fire escape ladders, and security lighting, all of which were subsequently addressed.

Historical records show routine inspections dating back to 1997 through 2005, with various maintenance issues being resolved. Recent activity at the property includes multiple 311 calls regarding surrounding infrastructure and parking issues, though these are primarily related to external conditions rather than building operations. The building's soft story retrofit was completed successfully, with a Certificate of Final Completion issued, demonstrating compliance with current seismic safety standards.