2780-2790 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2780-2790 Sacramento St in Pacific Heights, built in 1905 and managed by R E A L Properties, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $150,000, and more recently, comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades were completed in 2024, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices to meet current codes, with an associated cost of $39,800. The building experienced several notable incidents and violations between 2000-2017, including multiple fire safety issues such as blocked exits, fire extinguisher violations, and unauthorized work complaints.

Particularly concerning were a series of complaints in early 2017 regarding unpermitted electrical work and potential mold issues with an unlicensed contractor, as well as a documented incident of a locked fire exit door that was reported multiple times. The property's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure upgrades, including a sewer house trap installation completed in 2011, furnace replacement in 2015, and various sidewalk repairs. Recent 311 calls primarily concern street-related issues such as illegal parking and debris on public property, with multiple citations issued in 2024 for blocked driveways.

The building has had periodic routine inspections that identified various code compliance issues, though most have been resolved. A recent fire extinguisher violation was issued in June 2023, which has since been abated, and a fire-related gas leak incident was recorded without civilian injuries. The building's management has demonstrated consistent effort toward meeting safety requirements, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit and ongoing maintenance of building systems, though historical compliance issues suggest a pattern of requiring regular oversight to maintain current building codes and safety standards.