220-222 Beale St, San Francisco, CA 94105

220-222 Beale St is an 8-story multi-family residential building constructed in 2018, containing 124 units and currently owned by Mercy Housing California 64. The building has experienced several significant recent fire safety issues, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2022-2024, including blocked exits (October 2023), sleeping area requirements (May 2024), and multiple violations in August 2023 that were subsequently cited. The property has also faced recurring fire alarm activation issues, though most were false alarms or related to cooking incidents with no injuries reported.

Building improvements include a substantial child care center installation (completed in 2018) on the ground floor, which underwent various safety system upgrades including fire sprinklers, alarms, and evacuation signage. More recent infrastructure work includes an upgrade to the emergency response radio coverage system (2021) to meet updated public safety requirements. The building has experienced some maintenance concerns, as evidenced by a December 2024 complaint regarding refrigerator issues impacting food preservation, though this complaint was not formally resolved through inspection services.

The property has also faced external challenges, such as a September 2017 incident involving damage to the pedestrian canopy caused by a vehicle. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 indicate ongoing concerns with garbage overflow and sidewalk maintenance, though these issues were marked as resolved. The building's original construction included various sustainability features, such as the installation of 48 solar water collectors on the roof in 2017. While the building has generally maintained compliance with major safety requirements since its completion, the recent pattern of fire safety violations suggests a need for closer monitoring of fire safety systems and maintenance practices.