2256-2258 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2256-2258 Market Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by the Iveli Thomas Estate, was constructed in 1904 and is now classified as a non-compliant Tier 4 soft-story retrofitted property. The building has a notable history of fire safety issues, with multiple fire code violations and complaints regarding alarm systems, extinguishers, and smoke detector maintenance dating back to 2016 and continuing through most recently in December 2024. A significant cluster of violations occurred in August 2018, including issues with the ceiling, smoke alarms, back deck permits, utility shutoff tools, fire extinguishers, and mold/mildew. These violations were officially abated by January 2019.

The building underwent important safety improvements in recent years, including a fire alarm system replacement in 2020 ($7,922) and water heater replacement in 2018. Historical records show past issues with the rear stairs (2004), termite damage (2012), and various maintenance concerns that have required multiple repairs and improvements. Currently, there is an active complaint from August 2023 regarding common areas, and a 2022 soft-story program complaint that remains unresolved. The building has experienced several fire-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries, with most being smoke detector activations or alarm system malfunctions.

Recent activity in 2025 has primarily consisted of routine street cleaning issues, particularly regarding Christmas tree disposal. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including a significant tenant improvement project in 2006 ($60,000) that included electrical upgrades and interior renovations. While many past violations have been addressed and abated, the continuing non-compliance with soft-story retrofit requirements remains a significant outstanding issue. The building's history shows a pattern of fire safety and maintenance concerns, though recent years have seen efforts to address many of these issues through permitted repairs and system upgrades. The most recent fire complaints in late 2024 indicate ongoing attention required for fire safety systems.