1183 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 25-unit multi-family residential building at 1183 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, built in 1907 and owned by 1456 Jones St LLC, has undergone significant improvements and faced several regulatory requirements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofit work in 2016 as a Tier 2 soft-story building, and in 2021 upgraded its fire alarm system with radio monitoring and low-frequency sounders at a cost of $69,000.

The property has seen consistent unit improvements, with multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2008 and 2020, including Units 8, 9, 21, 26, and 31, featuring modernized electrical systems, new fixtures, and updated safety features like smoke detectors. Recent compliance issues were addressed promptly, with four building violations filed in March 2024 regarding fire escape maintenance, gas utility shutoff requirements, compliance affidavits, and sprinkler service, all of which were abated by April 10, 2024.

The building has experienced recurrent fire safety inspections, with violations and corrections documented in 2011 (exits/fire escapes, storage, and alarm system), 2017 (alarm systems), 2023 (exit maintenance), and most recently in 2024 (sprinkler/standpipe systems). Throughout recent years, there have been tenant concerns regarding construction activities and air quality during renovation work, particularly during 2020, though these issues were addressed by building management. The property has maintained active response to maintenance and safety requirements, as evidenced by prompt correction of violations and regular system upgrades, including the installation of new fire safety equipment and compliance with seismic retrofit requirements, indicating ongoing attention to building safety and modernization needs.