1180 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1180 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Lem Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety and modernization improvements since its construction in 1912. Most recently, in October 2024, the building completed upgrades to its fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updated devices compatible with a new fire alarm control panel, at a cost of approximately $24,900. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2021, which included the installation of a new steel moment frame, plywood shear wall holdowns, and concrete grade beams, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Other notable improvements include window replacements in Unit 6 (2022), and the addition of new studio ADUs at the ground floor (2019-2021), though the original permit from 2017 was listed as filed before being categorized as completed work. The building has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety concerns, including a significant set of violations recorded in 2010 that were promptly abated by May 2010, related to the central alarm system, egress obstructions, dryer vents, and building identification. Previous routine inspections in 2016 and 2001, along with a 1999 inspection, show ongoing monitoring of the building's condition.

While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property address in recent years, these primarily relate to street-level issues such as graffiti and debris, which are external to the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with major city requirements, as evidenced by the issuance of a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) for the soft-story retrofit work, which was classified as Tier 3. Recent improvements and maintenance work, including a 2015 re-roofing project and various plumbing and electrical upgrades, indicate regular upkeep of the building infrastructure.