1487 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building at 1487 Sacramento St in Nob Hill, built in 1912 and currently owned by Liu Family 2012 Irrevocable, has undergone several significant safety improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 through two permits totaling $106,500, achieving Tier 3 status with the Certificate of Final Completion issued.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues related to heating systems, with documented complaints about insufficient heat in 2019, 2011, and 2002, as well as plumbing and water-related problems including leaks and inadequate water heater systems that were addressed through multiple permits in 2011. The property has a history of various building violations and complaints, including periods of no heat (2019), inadequate lighting in common areas (2013), and multiple repair needs documented through Notices of Violation between 2001-2011.

Recent building permits indicate ongoing maintenance activity, with the most recent being a street space permit issued in 2020. Fire safety has been a focus, with several complaints about alarm systems and extinguishers between 2008-2021, though investigations found no merit in some cases and others were marked "Condition Corrected." The property has also faced challenges with building systems and infrastructure, including window repairs, fire safety inspections, and a termite remediation in 2002. Recent months have shown increased activity regarding street cleaning and environmental issues in the vicinity, with multiple 311 calls between 2024-2025, though these external issues are not directly related to the building's condition.