1653-1655 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 15-unit apartment building at 1653-1655 Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, owned by Toyli LLC, has undergone several significant safety and compliance upgrades since its construction in 1911. Most notably, the building has completed its soft-story retrofit requirements (as a Tier 2 building) with work completed and a CFC issued, demonstrating seismic safety compliance. The property has maintained an active focus on fire safety systems, with a recent $31,500 fire alarm system upgrade completed in March 2024 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, following earlier fire alarm modifications in 2023.

The building has experienced recurring fire system issues over the years, with violations and complaints regarding extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinkler requirements, though conditions were generally corrected promptly. Historical records show the building has addressed multiple maintenance and safety concerns since the 1990s, including a significant repair of deteriorated rear stairs in 2001 and various code compliance upgrades throughout the years. The property has had regular inspections, with a notable cluster of fire safety violations in April 2001 that were abated by May 2001.

Recent 311 calls related to the building have primarily concerned external issues such as garbage, parking, and sidewalk maintenance, with only one noise complaint regarding mechanical equipment in 2023. The building's management has generally responded appropriately to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the completion of various building permits and prompt resolution of most violations. The most recent fire violations from 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements have been abated, though the building experienced multiple fire system-related incidents in the past, primarily related to false alarms and system malfunctions, with no reported civilian injuries.