1520 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1520 Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Ronald Tong Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in August 2024, the building is scheduled to receive a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade, as evidenced by both building and electrical permits totaling approximately $30,000. This follows a history of fire safety concerns, including a 1996 complaint about back stairs being used as a storage area for recyclables, and a 2016 fire alarm systems complaint that was referred to the PM Inspection Task Force.

The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, including plumbing problems in 2000 (non-functioning toilet and sink), multiple water heater upgrades (most recently in 2009), and various stair repairs, including emergency repairs to back stairs in 1998. A concerning pattern of water-related issues is evident, with complaints about mold and water damage recorded in 2022 and 2002. The building's infrastructure has seen periodic maintenance, including re-roofing work completed in 1989 and lightwell stair landing repairs attempted in 1993 (permit expired).

Recent building-related activities show attention to maintenance, with the most recent improvements focused on fire safety systems, demonstrating compliance with current regulations. The property has experienced recurring issues with street conditions around its perimeter, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 regarding waste and debris, though these are external to the building itself. The building's violation history, while showing several code violations in 2009 related to fire safety, plumbing, and building systems, indicates these were resolved, as the status for all violations is listed as "Not active." The property's documented history suggests ongoing maintenance and safety improvements, with the most pressing current work being the fire alarm system upgrade initiated in 2024.