1590 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 43-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 1590 Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, owned by Gruber Family Partners and constructed in 1911, has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in 2023-2025. The building completed major renovations in 2023-2024, including a comprehensive upgrade of the fire alarm system in late 2023 (cost: $85,637), with subsequent adjustments in early 2024. Multiple units have received substantial updates, including kitchens and bathrooms in Units 2, 16, 26, 27, 36, 42, and 29, with works ranging from cabinet replacements to full appliance upgrades.

A concerning building-wide issue emerged in 2023 regarding inconsistent heating, with multiple complaints filed about heat management and boiler timer adjustments, particularly affecting Unit 36. More recently, in 2024, there was a concerning accessibility issue reported regarding a door opening onto Larkin Street that only opens partially, causing tenant safety concerns. The building has a history of various fire safety-related inspections and violations, with the most recent sleeping area requirement violation noted in December 2023.

While several fire system complaints in mid-2024 were found to have no merit, there have been routine issues with alarm systems and sprinkler/standpipe systems in both 2022 and 2024 that required attention. Historical records show a cluster of violations in 2001 related to lead paint, heating systems, and fire escape safety, though these were all abated by April 2001. The property has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including electrical system improvements, though an active sleeping area requirements violation remains from December 2023.