1540-1568 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1540-1568 Jones Street in Nob Hill, owned by Ravindran Dyanesh Gujuluva, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1910. The building has received substantial updates to its safety systems, including the installation of fire sprinklers in various areas (trick room in 2017, storage room in 2014), an electrical service upgrade with EV charging system integration in 2014, and multiple bathroom remodels across different units.

Recent maintenance issues have been addressed promptly, including a 2023 fire extinguisher service violation that was abated in February 2024. The building has seen considerable modernization with the addition of EV charging infrastructure (2021 and 2024 installations), solar panel system (2013), and extensive plumbing updates including bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facility improvements across multiple units. Historical records show several maintenance and safety-related issues that have been resolved, including addressing termite damage in 2016, repairing stairs in 2018, and various routine maintenance tasks.

The building experienced some construction-related issues in 2014 (wall damage and drainage concerns) and had multiple fire safety violations in 2019 and 2024 regarding sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and extinguishers, though these were promptly corrected. The property has maintained active compliance with fire safety requirements, though there have been recurring issues with fire extinguisher service requirements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning and garbage management, with no major resident complaints reported.