1909 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 16-unit, four-story multi-family residential building at 1909 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, built in 1930 and currently owned by Janot Jacques N, has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are current concerns regarding building security, with a front entrance gate/door system identified as faulty in multiple complaints between 2022 and 2023, including a December 2023 violation regarding door clearance that was abated within weeks. The building has also encountered multiple fire safety compliance issues, with the most recent violation related to sleeping area requirements issued in December 2023 remaining open as of now.

Historical records show recurring fire safety concerns including problems with alarm systems, extinguishers, and emergency lighting from 2019 through 2023, though many of these violations were eventually abated. The building underwent significant electrical system upgrades in 2003, including the installation of new meter sockets and load centers, and has had various routine maintenance performed over the years, including reroofing work in 1996. The property has a history of heating system complaints, particularly in the 1994 period, and has been subject to regular housing inspections with varying issues being addressed promptly.

In addition to internal building issues, there have been multiple instances of exterior concerns, particularly regarding parking enforcement, with numerous reports of blocked driveways between 2022 and 2023. The surrounding area has experienced periodic encampment situations, with reports in 2021, 2022, and most recently in 2024. While these external issues do not directly impact building safety, they reflect the broader neighborhood context. The building's management has generally addressed violations relatively promptly when they are identified, though some recent safety concerns remain open as of October 2023.