1350 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 40-unit, 5-story apartment building at 1350 Sutter Street, built in 1910 and owned by Cassil/stamper R E Tr, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. The most pressing current concerns include an ongoing elevator malfunction problem reported in December 2022, affecting vulnerable residents on upper floors, and a sleeping area requirements violation from November 2023 that remains open.

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, with multiple fire code violations issued between 2020 and 2024, including issues with alarm systems, exits, and hazardous materials. There have also been persistent elevator-related emergencies, with nine documented incidents of elevator rescues by fire services, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Historical records show various improvement efforts, including a seismic retrofit in 2000 (though the permit expired), compliance with UMB ordinance in 1994, and parapet wall reinforcement in 1988.

The building has undergone multiple interior maintenance issues, as evidenced by violation notices in 2011 for damaged walls, ceilings, and floor coverings, though these were abated by July 2011. More recent tenant complaints include water outages (2022), plumbing issues (2017), and water damage potentially involving mold (2016). The property has experienced routine safety inspections, revealing various code compliance issues that were generally addressed, though some recent violations suggest ongoing concerns with building systems and maintenance.