1490 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1490 Sacramento Street is a 32-unit, four-story apartment building located in Nob Hill, constructed in 1974 and currently owned by Gloria W Kwei Trustee. The building has undergone significant safety and infrastructure improvements over recent years, including a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 (cost: $25,000) to add new detectors and communication capabilities, and a new domestic hot water boiler installation completed in March 2024.

The property has successfully completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 2 soft-story building, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and safety improvements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas (2021), multiple fire alarm system upgrades (2021-2022), and substantial exterior repairs in 2004-2006 addressing issues such as window leaks, balcony joist repairs, and a complete reroofing project.

While there have been various fire-related incidents recorded, they have been primarily minor, including water leaks and occasional false alarms, with no reported civilian injuries. The building experienced some quality of life issues in 2014 related to water damage and asbestos concerns in hallways, which were resolved. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing external maintenance challenges, primarily related to street cleaning and debris removal, though these appear to be typical urban maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems.