759-777 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 759-777 Jackson Street building is a 3-story, 16-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1907 and currently owned by the Lee Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements, most notably completing mandatory soft-story retrofitting in 2019, which included both residential and commercial components with costs of $93,000 and $63,000 respectively.

Recent safety system upgrades include a 2022 replacement of fire alarm components (including smoke detectors and pull stations) at a cost of $27,670, and the installation of 14 security cameras in 2021. However, there are some ongoing safety concerns, as indicated by a December 2023 violation regarding sleeping area requirements, and a 2021 sprinkler/standpipe system violation that was marked as issued but may have been corrected by January 2022. The building has experienced various maintenance and habitability issues over its history, including multiple fire safety violations between 2017-2023, routine inspections revealing various code compliance issues, and several complaints regarding hot water availability in 2002-2003.

Recent years have seen numerous311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the street or sidewalk, with multiple reports during late 2024. The property has maintained active compliance with major safety requirements, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit program (designated as Tier 4) and recent fire safety system upgrades, though some violations remain open as of 2023. Regular improvements have been made to commercial spaces within the building, including a 2021 conversion of a travel agency/office to a cafe, and plumbing work in 2022 to add an ADA restroom and various sinks.