100 Alta St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 7-unit multi-family residential building at 100 Alta Street, Telegraph Hill, is a 3-story structure built in 1951 and currently owned by the Kuth Family Trust. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past decade to enhance safety and modernize its systems. Most notably, in 2022-2023, the fire safety systems were substantially upgraded, including the installation of a new fire alarm control panel with monitored communications and compliance updates to meet current fire code requirements.

The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), adding shearwalls to improve seismic safety. Recent major improvements (2019) included interior renovations to apartments D and G, removing fireplaces, adding new interior stairs, and making structural and lighting updates. The building has received various system upgrades, including a new hot water boiler (2016), high-efficiency gas furnace installation (2020), and comprehensive electrical work. Historical records show attention to building maintenance, including multiple roof replacements (1993, 2005, 2012) and plumbing updates such as shower installation and radiator work (2020).

The building experienced some maintenance challenges in 2012 when exterior peeling paint led to violation notices regarding potential lead hazards, though these issues were resolved by September 2012. Earlier violations from 2002 regarding fire safety and the garbage chute were also abated. Recent infrastructure issues have primarily involved street-level concerns, including multiple sewage backup incidents in 2021, though these were promptly addressed by city services. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes and regulations, completing all required safety upgrades, including seismic retrofitting and modern fire safety systems.