1600 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 15-unit, three-story apartment building at 1600 Beach Street in the Marina neighborhood, managed by Kardos Properties LLC, was constructed in 1936 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its history. The building sustained earthquake damage in 1993, which was repaired under completed building permits.

More recent plumbing work includes the installation of a new backflow device in 2021 and replacement of a domestic hot water storage tank in 2015, both completed successfully. The property has faced multiple fire safety concerns, particularly in 2006 when violations were documented regarding emergency lighting and fire protection equipment maintenance. Several fire-related complaints have been filed over the years, including issues with extinguishers and alarm systems, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit." In 2005, the building experienced multiple fire escape-related violations, including egress obstructions and maintenance issues, which were resolved by October 2005.

There was a noticeable period of fire-related false alarms and system activations between 2018 and 2023, though none resulted in injuries. Recent building activity includes proper handling of various street and sidewalk maintenance issues in 2023, though there were no recorded building-specific violations or complaints during this period. The most recent plumbing work from 2021 suggests ongoing maintenance attention, particularly to critical systems such as water supply and heating.