1228-1232 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The building at 1228-1232 Sutter Street is a 2-story multi-family residential structure with commercial space, containing 3 units and approximately 1911-built, currently owned by the Robert Lescoe Trust. The property underwent significant improvements in 2009, including a seismic retrofit and the construction of a new garage with stairway access to the second-floor residential unit (both residential and commercial improvements totaling over $250,000). More recent upgrades include interior lighting improvements completed in 2017 and various plumbing and electrical work, including a new furnace installation (2012) and gas pipe pressure testing (2013).

The building has experienced several maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns being two active commercial vacancy complaints (October 2022) and multiple garbage and debris incidents reported in January 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges around the property. The building's history includes several permitted modifications and attempts at improvements, including proposals for rear additions and facade alterations, though some plans were withdrawn or cancelled. Fire safety has been a recurring concern, with documented fire code violations in 2021 and previous alarm system issues in 2009 and 2013.

The property has experienced multiple elevator rescue incidents and smoke detector activations, though no injuries have been reported in any of these events. Recent planning records indicate attempts to address the rear yard requirements, though some significant proposed modifications in the past, including the construction of additional dwelling units, were not pursued. The building's utility systems have undergone modernization, with smart meter installation in 2013 and various electrical system upgrades in 2011-2012, though some related permits show as cancelled or expired.