1380 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1380 Filbert Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1910, has undergone several significant safety and improvement projects over the past decade, with its most critical work focusing on seismic safety compliance. The building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work as part of San Francisco's Tier 3 program, which was completed with a Certificate of Final Completion issued in December 2021. Recent safety enhancements include the installation of a new fire alarm system with low-frequency sounders in April 2021 ($17,800) and the replacement of 10 electrical panels in November 2024 for insurance compliance.

The building has experienced periodic fire code violations, with two instances in 2020 related to fire alarm system maintenance and fire extinguisher service requirements, though these issues were subsequently abated. Earlier improvements include significant residential remodels in 2011 (kitchen and bathroom renovations with electrical upgrades in Unit #6) and 2008 (Unit #9 renovations), as well as window replacements in 2005. The property has maintained active compliance with its soft-story retrofit obligations, completing required work that addresses critical seismic safety concerns.

Historical violations from 2019 regarding the mandatory soft-story program have been resolved, with the building now being compliant with San Francisco's seismic retrofit requirements. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to essential systems, including plumbing and electrical infrastructure, though there was an attempt to add three ADU studio apartments in 2018 which was withdrawn. Recent calls to city services have primarily involved external issues such as parking enforcement and tree maintenance, with one significant incident of sewage backup reported in January 2022 that was resolved by the Public Utilities Commission.