1521-1531 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit, 3-story hybrid apartment building at 1521-1531 Jones Street in Nob Hill, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Kauri Hills LLC, has undergone significant renovations and upgrades over the past decade. In 2015-2016, the property underwent a comprehensive $85,000 fire safety upgrade including the installation of fire sprinklers, a manual fire alarm system, and related electrical improvements. The building received a new elevator and underwent an extensive plumbing overhaul, modernizing all units with new kitchens, bathrooms, and radiant heating systems.

Recent improvements include the 2021 installation of an upgraded cellular communicator for the fire alarm system. The building has had several notable events and compliance issues, including three violations in 2014 regarding construction height discrepancies, excavation work, and Soft Story Retrofit Program compliance, though these violations were abated. A complaint in 2013 raised concerns about unpermitted construction work, and a 2023 fire alarm system-related complaint was deemed to have no merit.

Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved external matters such as street tree maintenance and parking violations, with multiple 311 calls regarding parking enforcement and tree care between 2021-2025. The most recent building inspection in 2019 was routine, and there have been two documented fire-related incidents (smoke scare, good intent call) at the property, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. The property has maintained compliance with building and fire safety codes since completing its major renovations, with no active violations on record as of October 2023.