250 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The four-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building at 250 Douglass Street, owned by the Alvin H Baum Jr Trust, dates back to 1885 and has undergone various significant improvements over the years. Most notably, in 2022-2023, the building received substantial fire safety upgrades, including the installation of a new fire alarm system with low-frequency sounders, pull stations on all floors, and modifications to ADA room smoke alarms. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, including a notable mold problem in 2015-2016 that affected multiple areas, and several routine inspections have revealed various concerns that were subsequently addressed.

Recent building improvements include unit renovations such as the complete remodeling of Apartment #4's kitchen and bathroom in 2014-2015, though some plumbing work in Apartment #7 from 2016 remains listed as expired in the records. The property has a history of addressing structural and safety issues, including significant roof work in 2005 (with two separate reroofing projects), and earlier repairs to stairs and siding in 2000 addressing rotted materials. Building violations from 2003 included fire safety concerns such as fire extinguisher maintenance and fire escape ladder repairs, all of which were eventually abated.

Recent building complaints from 2024 indicate ongoing attention to safety and compliance matters. The building has experienced four fire-related incidents in recent years, primarily involving false alarms and carbon monoxide detector activations, though none resulted in civilian injuries. There have been several 311 calls in the vicinity of the property regarding exterior issues, including garbage and graffiti, which are typical for urban environments and have been generally addressed promptly.