2740-2744 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 24-unit apartment building at 2740-2744 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Gaehwiler 2000 Tr, was constructed in 1974 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $160,000, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has had multiple fire safety upgrades, including a 2022 fire alarm system upgrade and the installation of new devices, following a pattern of previous fire alarm system improvements dating back to 2013.

Recent fire safety concerns were documented with violations issued in 2023 and 2024 for fire extinguishers and blocked exits, though these issues were subsequently addressed. The building has seen substantial maintenance and infrastructure improvements, including window replacements in 2017 (replacing 45 aluminum windows with fiberglass), a new solar power system installation in 2018, and roofing updates. Multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades were performed between 2011-2013, targeting individual units and common area systems.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety system-related incidents, with numerous false alarms and system malfunctions recorded by the fire department, though notably without civilian injuries. Recent complaints about blocked exits and alarm systems in 2023-2024 suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and safety infrastructure, despite the completion of major retrofits and improvements. The property has a historical pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, including a significant complaint in 2010 regarding unauthorized construction work and various routine inspections noting various deficiencies, though most of these concerns appear to have been addressed through subsequent permits and repairs.