2195-2199 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The building at 2195-2199 Market Street is a three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential property constructed in 1906, currently owned by Cardamum Properties LLC. The property has experienced recurring issues with its commercial spaces, particularly regarding unpermitted modifications and vacant storefronts.

Most notably, there have been multiple violations and complaints between 2022 and 2023 concerning an unauthorized awning installation, which was eventually legalized in 2023 after proper permitting. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including electrical updates in 2012 (new lights, switches, outlets, and baseboard heaters), plumbing renovations (new toilet and sinks), and structural repairs such as the replacement of two back stair posts and rotted wood in 2017. The property has a history of elevator-related incidents, with a significant complaint about non-functioning elevators in March 2018 that was promptly resolved.

The building's fire safety systems have experienced occasional malfunctions, including alarm system issues in 2008, but no significant fire incidents have been recorded. Recent activity around the property primarily involves routine municipal service calls for garbage collection and debris removal, with multiple reports in January 2025 regarding abandoned items and overflowing city garbage cans, though these are not uncommon for urban areas. The building's commercial space has faced several periods of vacancy, with multiple complaints filed between 2020 and 2023 regarding unregistered commercial use and storefront emptiness, though most recent commercial activity appears to be properly permitted as of 2023.