1880 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1880 California Street in Pacific Heights, currently owned by Kitt Apartments LLC, was constructed in 1955 and is classified as a multi-family residential building. The property has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 (cost: $65,000) that included seismic reinforcement with UFER grounding installation.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with the most recent violations occurring in December 2024 related to high-rise sprinkler system compliance, following previous violations for sprinkler/standpipe systems in 2022 and 2023. A series of fire safety violations between 2017-2021 regarding alarm systems and multiple fire code violations were documented, though most have been abated. The building has received attention to basic maintenance and safety features, including window replacements (2002-2014), emergency fire alarm panel replacement (2006), and various roofing and maintenance work.

Historical complaints regarding fire escape obstructions were addressed in 1998-2001, and routine safety inspections have been conducted, with the most recent occurring in 2013. Several 311 calls between 2015-2024 have been logged for various issues near the property, including graffiti, sidewalk defects, and plumbing concerns, though these appear to be primarily external to the building itself. The building's soft-story retrofit was successfully completed and certified, and while fire safety system issues persist, most violations are typically corrected in a timely manner.