1615 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1615 Jones Street, a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, has undergone significant maintenance and renovation work over the past several years. Most recently, in early 2024, the building addressed several important safety and maintenance issues, including staircase repairs costing $13,000 and window replacements in units 2 and 4. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $50,000, achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Historical improvements include comprehensive kitchen renovations in 2006, including cabinet and sink replacements in multiple units, and electrical system upgrades including a 200-amp service installation in 2003. The property has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, with multiple complaints about unauthorized construction work and possible illegal unit modifications. These include complaints about unpermitted exhaust duct installation, unauthorized work beyond permitted scope, and potential illegal subterranean unit construction. In 2019, the building faced a violation related to soft-story retrofit non-compliance, though this was subsequently abated by 2021.

Of particular note are two significant incidents in early 2024 involving alleged harassment of tenants by construction workers, with claims of unsafe working conditions and undocumented workers, though these complaints were ultimately marked as not active. The building has also experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, including problems with stairway repairs (2011), multiple building violations in 2000 (including issues with toilets, lighting, and water damage), and historical plumbing and electrical permit work suggesting ongoing system upgrades. The most recent building activity has generated some community concern, with multiple 311 calls regarding construction work, though most recent external service calls have primarily related to parking, street cleanliness, and municipal services rather than building-specific issues. The building's owner, Piek Michael Luis, has demonstrated ongoing investment in maintenance and improvements, as evidenced by the substantial recent repairs and window replacements.