690 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107

The property at 690 Pennsylvania Avenue is a 16-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1999, currently owned by Mississippi Street Lofts LLC. The building has undergone several significant maintenance projects, including a $60,000 common area courtyard renovation in 2018 that involved concrete replacement, new paving, and stucco repairs. Water heater system maintenance appears to be a recurring focus, with the most recent water heater replacement occurring in May 2023, following previous installations in 2020, 2010, and 2005.

In 2023, the building experienced boiler permit issues, with violations filed in March for two boilers (serial numbers 1845112518282 and L14-6051), though these were abated by April 2023. Recent maintenance and safety compliance issues have emerged as concerning patterns. In October 2023, a general maintenance complaint was filed regarding the building's conditions, which included multiple fire safety violations such as emergency lighting maintenance, fire extinguisher requirements, smoke/carbon monoxide detector compliance, and egress obstruction.

These violations, along with some from earlier years, suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining building systems and safety features. The building has a history of false fire alarms and some legitimate fire safety concerns, with violations recorded in 2012, 2013, 2017, 2021, and most recently in December 2024. Planning records show the original construction of the building occurred in 1998-1999, following the demolition of previous structures on the site. While some historical issues have been appropriately addressed and abated, the building's record shows persistent maintenance and safety compliance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety systems and boiler permit renewals.