1740 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 15-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1740 Beach Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Michael Hugh & Kathleen Ann, has undergone numerous significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1927. Most recently, in 2024, the building has seen substantial electrical and fire safety upgrades, including the replacement of six sub-panels due to Federal Pacific concerns, relocation of multiple panels in several units, and an upgrade of the fire alarm system to meet modern compliance standards at a cost of approximately $40,700.

There have been two fire complaints in 2024 related to alarm systems that were corrected, and a backflow prevention replacement in November 2024. Historically, the building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues that have been addressed over time. In 2007, problems with the central alarm system were reported and corrected, and the building has faced multiple fire safety requirements including fire escape maintenance and egress obstruction issues in 2005, all of which were subsequently resolved.

The structure has undergone various renovations including a brick facade replacement, window replacements in 2000, and significant seismic upgrades in 1990 involving structural reinforcement. Fire incidents have been minimal and limited to contained situations such as cooking fires and a chimney flue incident, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's systems have received regular attention, with records showing ongoing maintenance and upgrades to electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, though historical violations suggest periods of deferred maintenance that have been systematically addressed over the years.