1440 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 15-unit apartment building at 1440 Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights has undergone significant recent activity, with multiple unit renovations completed between 2017 and 2022. These improvements include kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations, washer/dryer installations, and associated electrical and plumbing upgrades in units 102, 202, 204, 302, and 105.

The building has also addressed important safety concerns, including a fire alarm system upgrade in 2018 to comply with SFBC requirements, and a successful soft-story retrofit completed as a Tier 2 building, which involved seismic strengthening under San Francisco's mandatory program. Recent maintenance history shows ongoing attention to building systems, with a water heater replacement completed in 2023, and various unit improvements suggesting active property management.

However, some recurring issues warrant attention: there have been multiple fire alarm system violations in 2023-2024, and the building experienced several plumbing-related complaints between 2014-2018, including significant sewage backup issues that were ultimately resolved. A notable cluster of violations and complaints occurred between 2008-2009, involving interior repairs, ventilation, and plumbing concerns, all of which were eventually abated. The property is currently active in pursuing the addition of four new ADU units on the ground floor, as permitted under San Francisco regulations.