974-980 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 974-980 Sutter Street is a 6-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Jack M Lapidos. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a seismic retrofit and rehabilitation in 1993 costing $75,000, reroofing in 2003 ($9,500), and spalding cone and cordice molding repairs in 2000 ($6,805). More recent concerns have emerged, particularly in 2023 and 2024, with active complaints regarding an unauthorized facade alteration (filed September 2023) and ongoing water leakage issues affecting both the residential and commercial portions of the building.

Multiple plumbing and bathroom-related complaints were reported in 2023, including recurring bathroom overflow issues and water damage affecting electrical fixtures. The building's fire safety systems have required attention, with violations noted for blocked exits (March 2024), alarm systems (March 2023), and sprinkler/standpipe systems (November 2018). The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep through the years, including a sidewalk permit issued in 2005 and various repair works.

However, recent patterns suggest increasing maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple complaints about plumbing issues, including bathroom flooding and water leaks. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, with violations noted for alarm systems and sprinkler maintenance between 2006 and 2024, though most of these have been promptly corrected or abated. The surrounding area has seen various infrastructure and environmental challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding debris, graffiti, and other street maintenance issues, though these are primarily related to the public space around the building rather than the building itself.