1480 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 68-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1480 Sutter Street, owned by Sutter Gough LP, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1978. Most recently, in September 2024, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade, including low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire code requirements.

The building has experienced recurring issues with garbage management, evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding overflowing city garbage cans. Recent housing complaints from 2024 have centered around three primary concerns: broken mailboxes in the lobby, persistent dog urine issues in the garage, and problems with garbage receptacle overflow. The property has a documented history of fire safety violations, with recent citations in 2024 for sprinkler system maintenance and sleeping area requirements, though these violations have been marked as abated.

Historical building improvements include significant kitchen renovations across multiple units in 2006-2007, installation of a new domestic hot water boiler in 2011, and various fire safety system upgrades between 2017 and 2024. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both interior improvements and exterior maintenance, including street space and sidewalk repairs in 2009 and 2013. While most historical building violations from the early 2000s were resolved, including a notable incident in 2000 regarding an elevator outage affecting senior tenants, the property has experienced periodic issues with its elevator system and other accessibility concerns, particularly during its early years of operation.