640-648 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 12-unit, 2-story apartment building at 640-648 Jackson Street, built in 1908, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the property is undergoing brick repointing work costing $30,000 and has been actively working to comply with the awning amnesty program, with permits issued and completed totaling $3 in associated costs.

In 2022, the building completed a voluntary fire alarm system upgrade to enhance safety features, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire code requirements. The building has a documented history of addressing safety concerns, including multiple fire code violations that have been corrected, such as a 2024 fire escape issue and a 2019 alarm systems problem.

A significant renovation was completed in 2020 in Apartment #3, involving comprehensive updates to the kitchen and bathroom facilities, including new plumbing fixtures, tiles, and fixtures, with costs totaling $28,000. The property has undergone several routine inspections over the years, with past violations primarily related to fire safety and security requirements, including issues with fire escape maintenance, egress obstructions, and security door locks - all of which have been subsequently resolved. Recent 311 calls primarily concern street cleaning and maintenance issues around the building's exterior, which have been addressed through standard city response procedures.