1740 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

1740 Pacific Avenue is a 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by 1740 Pacific Ave LLC. The property has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including a complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2017 ($40,543) and mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2016 ($80,000) as part of the city's soft-story program, for which work has been completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Most recently, in February 2024, the building received a new Peerless steam boiler system, replacing a leaking unit.

The building has experienced some recurring issues with its fire alarm system, with violations noted in 2022, 2023, and most recently in August 2024, though these have typically been corrected promptly. Historically, the building has faced various maintenance challenges, including a significant fire incident in 1986, the repair of which was completed. In 2005-2007, the property underwent multiple inspections revealing various safety concerns including fire safety violations, plumbing issues, and lead paint hazards, all of which were ultimately resolved by January 2009.

More recent housing inspections in 1999-2014 have generally shown compliance, though there was a period of inadequate heat reported in 1999 and a soft-story compliance issue in 2016 that was promptly addressed. Recent activities at the property have primarily involved routine maintenance and external matters such as street cleaning and parking enforcement, with multiple reports of garbage and debris removal during 2023-2025, which were all resolved. The building's systems appear to be generally well-maintained, with regular updates to critical infrastructure such as the boiler and fire alarm system, though the recurring fire alarm violations suggest an ongoing need for attention to this safety system.