1534 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1534 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Mah Family Trust, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (for which it was classified as Tier 2) with work valued at $48,000, and more recently, a comprehensive upgrade to its fire alarm system in 2023 including the installation of new wireless technology and low-frequency horns in unit bedrooms, costing $18,000.

The building has a history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, with past improvements including window replacements in 1992, kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 1993, and exterior painting and stair repairs in 2004. The property experienced a cluster of violations in 2000-2004 related to fire safety, security, and lead paint concerns, all of which were addressed and abated.

These violations included issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, smoke enclosure doors, building security, and weatherproofing, along with informational notices about lead paint hazards. A complaint regarding dust generation from material removal work was filed in 2016, and various 311 calls from 2013-2018 primarily concerned sidewalk cleaning and graffiti issues, all of which were resolved. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to safety systems and building integrity, most recently evidenced by the completion of fire alarm system upgrades and witness testing in 2023.