2690 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94116

The 21-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2690 Great Highway in the Outer Parkside neighborhood, owned by 2690 Grt Hwy LLC, was constructed in 1962 and has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed a substantial modernization project including the addition of 7 accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2017, and achieved soft-story retrofit compliance. Recent building improvements include exterior work in 2020 involving siding replacement and window upgrades, along with recent electrical system updates in 2023 comprising a stove circuit installation and sub-panel replacement. The property has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints between 2013-2018 regarding malfunctioning service, and has faced several fire safety compliance concerns, most recently in 2024 with violations for exit maintenance and extinguishers, and a 2023 violation for sleeping area requirements.

Building maintenance history shows attention to fire safety systems, with regular inspections and repairs, though there have been periods of non-compliance requiring multiple violations to be addressed, including issues with fire escapes and emergency lighting. The property has undergone extensive unit renovations from 2010-2019, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units, though there have been historical concerns about unauthorized construction work and unpermitted installations, as noted in a 2020 complaint investigation. The property has experienced several building violations between 2016-2019 that were eventually abated, including issues with fire escape ladders, weatherproofing, and smoke/carbon monoxide alarm requirements. Recent maintenance records indicate ongoing efforts to address building systems, though periodic violations suggest some challenges with maintaining compliance with all safety requirements.

The building's location has also experienced typical urban environment issues as documented in 311 calls, mostly relating to street cleaning and maintenance matters. Recent planning records confirm various exterior improvements including window replacements and stucco repairs, demonstrating ongoing investment in building maintenance and improvements, though there have been occasional concerns about unauthorized short-term rental operations in the past. The property's fire incident history shows no civilian injuries reported, with most incidents being routine service calls or equipment-related matters. The building is classified as Tier 2 under the soft-story program, indicating completed seismic improvements with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.