1501-1523 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 14-unit multi-family residential building at 1501-1523 Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, owned by Bay City Properties LLC, was constructed in 1914 and comprises three stories. The building is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story structure and has completed required seismic retrofitting under the wood frame seismic retrofit program, with the Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent significant improvements include a March 2023 fire safety upgrade costing $52,430 that installed wall-mounted life safety features in sleeping areas and replaced fire devices in common areas, along with a June 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current regulations.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues requiring attention over the years, including a 2016 incident involving unsafe rear exit stairs with dry rot (which was subsequently repaired), and historical heating system problems documented in 2008-2014. Multiple plumbing and electrical improvements have been made, including boiler system certification in 2018 and various unit renovations in 2011. The property has undergone several routine inspections, and while there have been multiple fire safety complaints recorded between 2010 and 2024 regarding extinguishers, alarm systems, and blocked exits, all were found to have "No Merit" or were corrected promptly, with the most recent fire complaint in September 2024 being closed with no issues found.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to fire safety systems and infrastructure upgrades, with the most recent work focusing on life safety improvements and fire alarm system compliance. The property has experienced periodic plumbing issues, with several repairs documented between 2012 and 2018, including drainage pipe replacement and water pipe repairs. Historical violations and complaints from 2008-2016 regarding various building systems (including heat, stairs, and fire safety) have been resolved, with no active violations currently on file. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily concern street-level issues such as graffiti and garbage, which are external to the building's operations, and there is currently an open report regarding a dead tree near the property (reported September 2024).