299 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105

The 32-story, 412-unit multi-family residential building at 280 Beale Street, completed in 2016 and owned by Block 6 Joint Venture LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2022, the building underwent extensive plumbing work valued at $3 million to replace PEX piping throughout residential units, following a complaint about unpermitted plumbing work, with additional related plumbing work continuing into 2024. The building has faced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple Fire Code violations recorded between 2021 and 2024, including violations related to sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance, with the most recent violation from April 2024 still listed as open.

The property has experienced several false fire alarms due to malfunctioning equipment, though there have been no civilian injuries reported from these incidents. Recent improvements to the property include rooftop fire pit installations and various tenant improvements, including work on both residential and retail spaces (notably for a Starbucks and Bank of America). The building has also experienced some community issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on nearby streets in January 2025, though these are external to the building itself.

Several illegal short-term rental complaints have been filed and subsequently resolved, indicating previous unauthorized use of residential units. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both routine maintenance and regulatory compliance issues, with significant investment in updating infrastructure such as fire safety systems and plumbing. Recent work permits suggest ongoing attention to both resident amenities and compliance requirements, though the persistence of some fire safety violations raises ongoing safety concerns.