1800-1808 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 24-unit multi-family residential building at 1800-1808 Polk Street in Nob Hill, owned by 1690 W LLC, has undergone significant safety upgrades and improvements since 2016. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2016 (with both residential and commercial components) as a Tier 4 building, and subsequently received a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). The building has also seen major fire safety upgrades, including a 2019 comprehensive fire alarm system replacement and notification system upgrade to comply with current code requirements ($50,000), followed by additional fire alarm modifications in 2021 to improve system compatibility and monitoring capabilities.

Recent maintenance and infrastructure improvements include the installation of a new steam heating boiler in 2021 (replacing an older unit), copper piping installation for 24 units in 2016, and several electrical system upgrades including service size downgrades and panel installations. Historical records from 2001 show multiple building violations related to plumbing, electrical systems, fire safety, and lead paint concerns, though all were abated by October 2001. In recent years (2022-2023), there have been several complaints and inspection reports noting vacant storefronts and work without permits, including a 2022 issue regarding unauthorized awnings. A routine inspection in 2017 revealed temporary concerns about blocked exits, hoarding, and fire alarm systems, but these were promptly resolved.

While the building has experienced typical fire alarm activations and service calls (most recently documented in 2020-21), there have been no reported civilian injuries in these incidents. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure upgrades, particularly in fire safety and seismic retrofitting. Recent 311 calls (2024) indicate ongoing issues with garbage and debris management in the surrounding area, with multiple reports of abandoned furniture and overflowing bins being resolved by city services. The building's history demonstrates significant investment in safety compliance and system upgrades, particularly in the areas of fire safety, building codes, and infrastructure modernization, though it has faced challenges with vacant commercial spaces and unauthorized modifications in recent years.