1054 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 1054 Sutter Street, owned by The Hills 1054 Llc and constructed in 1909, has undergone several significant safety-related improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2023 the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $31,865, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, new smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn/strobe devices. The building has also seen various infrastructure improvements, including a 400A electrical service upgrade in 2017 and house trap replacement in 2024.

However, there have been recurring maintenance and safety concerns, particularly regarding the basement stairs, as evidenced by a January 2024 complaint about dangerous conditions and previous complaints about the intercom system in 2019 and water heater issues in 2020. The property has a history of unauthorized modifications leading to multiple compliance issues. Unit #3 was cited in 2014 for unauthorized kitchen remodeling, which was eventually resolved in 2015, and Unit #4 faced similar issues in 2016 regarding unauthorized renovations and plumbing work.

A significant complaint was filed in 2018 regarding potentially hazardous modifications including an outdoor kitchen and unauthorized bedroom additions, though this was marked as "Not Active." The building's fire safety features have required ongoing attention, with violations noted for fire extinguishers in 2019 and multiple fire alarm system complaints leading to corrections in 2017 and 2023. While regulatory compliance has improved with recent upgrades, the building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest ongoing attention to infrastructure and safety systems is necessary. The property experienced a tenant buyout in 2016, with two tenants receiving $40,000 in compensation.