845 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 58-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 845 Sutter Street, constructed in 1911, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Currently, there is an *active complaint* about a broken elevator as of January 2025, and an *open violation* from November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building has undergone various renovations, with the most recent work in Unit 410 involving kitchen and bath remodeling in 2024, though this project initially prompted complaints about unauthorized work and noise disturbances.

The property has a history of fire safety concerns, including recent violations in late 2024 related to alarm systems and exit maintenance, with a sleeping area violation still pending resolution as of November 2023. Between 1997 and 2024, the building has seen multiple infrastructure upgrades including rwo apartment unit remodels, roof repairs in 2015, and replacement of domestic hot water equipment in 2016, though several older permits show expired or incomplete status. The building's safety record exhibits some recurring themes, particularly related to elevators (with multiple incidents of stuck passengers), sprinkler systems (with inspections showing "No Merit" responses), and fire safety features including periodic violations and complaints.

Older violations from 2000-2004 documented issues with inadequate lighting, smoke detectors, and fireproofing materials, though these were officially abated. More recently, the property has experienced some challenges with building systems, as evidenced by 311 calls in 2024 regarding sewer vent covers and multiple reports of water-related issues. The building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints according to records, though there remains concern about current elevator functionality as of early 2025.