2961 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story mixed-use building at 2961 Mission Street, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by 2961 Mission Street LLC, has undergone significant changes and improvements over the past two decades. The property transitioned from a traditional retail space to a cooking school and full-service restaurant in 2015-2017, during which substantial renovations were completed including ADA bathroom installations, cooking school equipment setup, and storefront modifications at a cost of $300,000. The building underwent important safety upgrades in 2012, including the installation of a steel moment frame for window displays and reinforcement of sill plates, costing over $30,000.

Recent improvements include the installation of an UL300 Ansul fire system in 2017, solar-ready infrastructure, and various plumbing and electrical updates. The property has experienced some maintenance and safety concerns, particularly in recent months, with multiple reports of sidewalk cleanliness issues including debris and human waste. While a building complaint was filed in 2005 regarding unauthorized uses and safety violations in an adjacent space, this issue was promptly addressed and resolved.

The commercial portion of the building has maintained proper permits for its current use as a restaurant and cooking school, including necessary health and ABC licenses. There have been two tenant buyouts recorded at the adjacent property (2967 Mission Street) in 2018, though these are not directly related to 2961 Mission Street. Recent maintenance issues primarily relate to exterior cleanliness rather than building safety or structural concerns.