1345-1357 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 14-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1345-1357 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Yee Living Trust, has undergone significant safety improvements and upgrades since its construction in 1927. Most notably, in 2024, the building is receiving comprehensive fire safety enhancements, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout unit A ($21,483) and upgrades to the fire alarm system to monitor water flow and tamper devices ($5,000), along with a new 200-amp service panel for three addresses.

The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2022, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco seismic safety requirements. Recent substantial renovations include a full reroofing project in 2023 ($28,500) and the legalization of a manager's dwelling unit in 2022 ($219,000), along with various unit-specific renovations between 2018-2020 that improved insulation, electrical systems, and kitchen/bathroom facilities. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, with the most recent building complaint from 2024 being resolved within two months.

Historical violations from 2008 related to electrical outlets, walls, and paint issues were all abated within two months of notification. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to safety and habitability standards, with regular updates to fire safety systems, plumbing infrastructure, and structural elements. The property is classified as Tier 3 for soft-story retrofit status, indicating that the required seismic improvements have been completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) has been issued.