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861 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

15
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
134
311 Calls
14
Permits

Risk Assessment

5
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 5% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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861 Sutter Street is a 6-story, 60-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913 and currently owned by SF Multifamily IV Property. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, including the addition of nine units in 2020, window replacements due to water damage, and comprehensive updates to multiple units between 2019-2020, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and the installation of new washer/dryer facilities.

More recent maintenance includes a complete reroofing project (2024) and hot water boiler replacement (2024). However, the building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024 documenting extended outages that particularly affect disabled residents.

Water-related problems have also been a concern, with complaints in 2023 regarding flooding and potential mold issues. The building's safety systems have undergone updates, including a fire alarm system replacement in 2020 and compliance upgrades, though there have been several fire safety violations in recent years requiring attention to sprinkler systems and alarm maintenance. While many recent improvements suggest active maintenance and upgrading of building systems, the ongoing elevator reliability issues and history of water-related problems indicate areas of persistent concern for resident comfort and accessibility.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Downtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 60
Year built 1913
Total area 39995 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

15
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
6
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
1
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
134
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
14
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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861 Sutter St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Sf Multifamily Iv PropertyC/o Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102

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861 Sutter St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 861 Sutter St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-26 21:52:36+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Abandonedgarbage_and_debrisother_bagged_boxed_contained_garbage Closed
2025-07-25 13:31:47+00:00 Tree Maintenance PW - Urban Forestrylandscapingempty_tree_basin Open
2025-07-25 13:31:47+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrishuman_waste_or_urine Closed
2025-07-25 09:00:40+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Abandonedgarbage_and_debrisfurniture Closed
2025-07-23 20:44:38+00:00 General Request Animal Care and Controlanimal_care_and_controlanimal_care_control complaint Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2025-07-01 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesThe elevator has not worked in a few years. Not Active View on DBI
2024-11-04 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 30-sep-24; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: elevator/lift; Not Active View on DBI
2024-08-19 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 16-aug-24; time last observed: 11:00 am; floor: trash on f; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; insects/rodents; disabled acc: elevator/lift; ; additional information: elevator has been broken for this the 3rd time in 12 months, expected to be fixed in 12 months. ; Not Active View on DBI
2024-08-08 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 07-aug-24; time last observed: 10; identity of person performing the work: brick and timber manages the b; floor: all floors; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: elevator/lift; ; additional information: the elevator has been out of service for several months within the last year.; Active View on DBI
2023-10-31 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 30-oct-23; floor: 1st floor; unit:; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; structural problems; other housing; ; additional information: there have been two floods from above my apartment in the past two years. the ceiling in the hallway above my apt. door is peeling away. i am concerned about mold in the ceiling and in my outside wall (closest to bathroom) thank you and aloha. ; Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z repair defective or non-working elevator (713, 1001(l) hc) at time of inspection, elevator not operating; restore elevator to proper working condition. ---------- other sectionactive
2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. subject property located at 861 sutter st. common areas. building sectionactive
2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.*** other sectionactive
2023-10-30T00:00:00.000Z provide for compliance affidavit (sec. 420.4, 907.2.11 & 3401.6.1 sfbc) complete the affidavit provided for self-certification for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. provide to insp. at time of re-inspection; send to insp. ng at 49 south van ness ave. suite #400, san francisco, ca 94103-1226 or e-mail form to ben.ng@sfgov.org. ---------- building sectionnot active
2023-10-30T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.*** other sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2022-09-21T00:00:00.000Z861 Sutter Stsprinkler / 5-year service abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2025-06-12 00:00:00+00:00733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunctionNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 861 Sutter St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

DateProject AddressDescriptionApplicant
861 SUTTER ST 94109ADU Pre-screeningAdamson, Dain
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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

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