1608-1610 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The six-story, 19-unit multi-family residential building at 1608-1610 Polk Street, constructed in 1995 and currently owned by 1688 Sacramento Street LLC, has experienced a series of notable events, particularly in its recent history. Most concerning is the recent fire violation issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, which remains open as of October 2023. The building has also faced multiple fire safety issues in 2023, including blocked exits and extinguisher concerns in November 2023, though these conditions were corrected.

Previous violations include an alarm system issue in December 2021 and combustible materials concern in October 2018, indicating ongoing fire safety maintenance challenges. The building was involved in a significant 2015 incident when electrical work was performed without proper permits during a restaurant remodel, though this violation was subsequently abated. The property's maintenance history shows various improvement projects, including a $36,000 reroofing in 2014, installation of a T-Mobile facility in 2010, and several commercial space renovations in 2015 involving plumbing and electrical work.

Recent activity includes a 2024 permit to verify sound levels in sleeping areas, though the 2020 plumbing permit for new house trap work has expired. The building has experienced recurring issues with its commercial spaces, as evidenced by multiple vacant storefront complaints in 2019 and 2020. Historical records (1996) indicate past water seepage issues in the garage area, and there have been several fire alarm activations and elevator rescues recorded, though none resulted in injuries. The building's location has generated multiple recent 311 calls (as of late 2024) relating to street cleaning, illegal parking, and maintenance issues, suggesting ongoing exterior maintenance challenges around the property.