1650 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 3-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building at 1650 Jones Street in Nob Hill, built in 1907, has undergone several significant changes and improvements over its history. Most notably, the building suffered fire damage in 2006 that affected units #11 and #14, requiring substantial repairs including roof framing, wall repairs, and window replacements, with work valued at $60,000.

A major safety upgrade was completed in 2022 with the installation of a new fire alarm system including smoke detectors, manual alarms, and wireless monitoring, at a cost of $19,010, bringing the building into compliance with current fire safety ordinances. The building has experienced recurring fire safety challenges over the years, with multiple violations and complaints regarding fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and other safety equipment between 2016 and 2017, though most were corrected promptly. Routine safety inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent complaint in 2019 being marked as not active.

In 1999, there were significant tenant complaints regarding maintenance issues including water damage, window problems, and heating system failures in multiple units, which were addressed through inspections. The building has also undergone various electrical and plumbing upgrades, including substantial electrical work in 2007 involving lighting, switches, receptacles, and subpanels valued at $30,000. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning, abandoned vehicles, and minor building maintenance issues, suggesting improved overall building maintenance in recent years.