1298 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, 1298 Sacramento Street is a 6-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building owned by the Edward C Topham Revocable Trust. Built in 1922, the property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety compliance issues over the years. Most recently, in 2022, Units 1 and 3 experienced water damage, requiring comprehensive restoration work costing $50,000 that included drywall replacement, new finishes, and plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The building's fire safety systems have been a recurring focus, with a complete fire system replacement in 2020 ($25,000) and subsequent upgrades to meet current safety codes. A notable series of violations was recorded in May 2016, including issues with carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, security viewers, and the need for routine safety inspections, though these were all abated by June 2016. The building has had three recent fire-related complaints: in 2023 regarding blocked exits (no merit), in 2021 concerning alarm systems (condition corrected), and in 2015 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems (condition corrected).

A historical complaint from 1999 alleged unauthorized commercial use of apartment units, which was resolved by early 2000. The property has maintained active compliance with various safety inspections, with the most recent routine inspection occurring in 2009 showing no significant ongoing concerns. While there have been multiple 311 calls related to the building's exterior and surrounding areas, these primarily concern street cleaning and maintenance rather than building-specific issues. The recent planning records indicate some past proposals for redevelopment, including plans for a taller structure with more units and parking spaces, though these were ultimately withdrawn or closed without action.