1450 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1450 California Street in Nob Hill, owned by Leland Management Trust, was constructed in 1922 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most recently, in February 2024, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices to be compatible with the new system.

The building has seen substantial electrical improvements, including the replacement of six fuse sub-panels and the removal of outdated knob-and-tube wiring in March 2019. A concerning active complaint from September 2022 mentions dilapidated conditions including broken doorbells, deteriorating kitchen and bathroom fixtures, exterior staircases, and peeling paint. The property had a significant cluster of violations in October 2009 related to security, interior surfaces, and safety systems, including concerns about self-closing devices at exterior doors, light wells, water damage, smoke detection systems, seismic bracing for water heaters, and the condition of garage spaces, though these were all officially abated by January 2019.

Historical records show earlier maintenance work including a rooftop replacement in 1996, exterior stucco work and window replacements in 2000, and various interior renovations in 2008-2009. The building has experienced two fire-related incidents recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department—one related to a system malfunction and another involving a contained cooking fire—neither of which resulted in civilian injuries. Recent months have seen multiple reports of garbage and debris in the vicinity of the building, with eight street cleaning-related 311 calls between October and December 2024, though these primarily relate to street conditions rather than building maintenance issues.