755-757 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 33-unit, 5-story multifamily residential building at 755-757 Sutter Street was constructed in 1920 and has undergone numerous maintenance and upgrade projects over the years. Most notably, in 2024, a significant fire alarm system upgrade was initiated to comply with current fire safety regulations, including the installation of new smoke detectors, manual pulls, and sounders throughout the building at a cost of $67,409.

Recent tenant complaints indicate persistent rodent issues, with the most recent reports in early 2024 highlighting ongoing pest control concerns, broken electrical fixtures, fluctuating voltage in outlets, and an elevator inspection backlog since February 2021. The building has a history of various maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, including plumbing system improvements such as steam boiler replacement in 2022 and sewer line replacement in 2015, as well as electrical system upgrades including breaker panel replacements in 2021.

Multiple building violations were documented in late 2017, including issues with water damage, fire escape maintenance, fire proofing materials, and lead paint concerns, though these were reported as abated by February 2018. Fire safety records show regular alarm activations, predominantly due to cooking incidents or system malfunctions, with no civilian injuries reported in any of the incidents. The building management has worked to address various violations and complaints over time, including resolving illegal short-term rental issues in 2022 and completing multiple repair projects through proper permitting channels.