880-886 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

880-886 Sutter Street is a 9-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, containing 49 units and currently owned by Farnham Properties Inc. The property has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the years, particularly related to its ground-floor commercial space which has transitioned through various uses including a deli and full-service restaurant with a beer and wine license. Between 2013-2018, substantial work was completed for the commercial space including kitchen equipment installations, fire safety systems, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The building's infrastructure has received attention through multiple electrical system upgrades, including a panel replacement in 2010 and elevator modernization in 2011, along with plumbing improvements such as boiler replacement in 2007 and several sink installations. The building has faced recurring fire safety compliance issues, most notably visible in recent months with multiple open violations as of December 2024 related to the alarm system, sprinkler maintenance, exit pathways, emergency lighting, and other fire safety features. There have also been three separate boiler permit violations filed between 2022-2023.

Historical problems from 2001-2004 included various safety concerns such as fire escape maintenance, lighting, and handrail requirements, though these were ultimately abated. More recent complaints from 2016-2020 indicate concerns about construction work hours, noise, and unauthorized modifications to the commercial space. The property has consistently maintained its original multi-family residential use while accommodating ground-floor commercial adaptations, though some of these transitions have generated tenant complaints regarding construction impact on residential units.