1880 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

The six-story, 26-unit apartment building at 1880 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, owned by Pacific Curtain Co, has had significant recent concerns regarding fire safety systems. Between 2021-2024, there have been persistent issues with the fire alarm and sprinkler systems, with multiple violations documented through 2024 for problems related to the sprinkler/standpipe systems, sleeping area requirements, and other fire code violations. The building underwent a complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including new devices and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and previous work was done to monitor the sprinkler system.

Despite these improvements, there remain open violations as of late 2024 regarding fire command center features and elevator quarterly tests. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a $68,500 reroofing project in 2018 and backflow assembly replacement for the steam boiler in the same year. Historical records indicate several kitchen renovations in the 1990s, including cabinet and appliance updates.

The building has undergone routine housing inspections over the years, with the most recent inspection period highlighting ongoing fire safety concerns. While there have been no reported civilian injuries from fire incidents, there have been multiple fire-related callouts recorded, typically for smoke detection issues or system malfunctions. The property has experienced various maintenance issues documented through 311 calls in 2024, including reports of garbage and debris, illegal postings, and a tree maintenance issue, though these are primarily related to exterior and urban maintenance rather than building systems.