1700 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 20-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1700 Beach Street in the Marina neighborhood, built in 1927, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced multiple safety-related issues over the years. Most recently, the building completed a substantial fire safety upgrade in May 2024, including the installation of new fire panels and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire code requirements, at a cost of $38,800. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations noted for fire escape maintenance and fire extinguisher recharging between 2005 and 2014, though these were subsequently abated.

A December 2023 violation related to sleeping area requirements was also addressed. The building has experienced periodic false alarms and smoke detector activations between 2022 and 2023, though these were determined to be unintentional with no civilian injuries reported. The property has undergone several major infrastructure improvements, including re-roofing work in 2018 costing $63,000, and repairs following a 2021 water incident affecting multiple units.

Historical records indicate earlier modifications including garage earthquake retrofitting in 1991 and various remodeling efforts in 1989. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural and safety concerns, though recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as graffiti, parking violations, and weekly toter management. A notable recent service request from December 2024 remains open regarding an overgrown tree blocking the sidewalk. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues and safety violations, recent improvements to the fire safety system indicate ongoing attention to building safety requirements.