1600-1610 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 22-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1600-1610 Sutter Street, known as the A&M Liquor building, was constructed in 1918 and is currently owned by Phillip Lee. The property has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in 2023, there were multiple complaints regarding water damage, including ceiling leaks and moisture problems affecting multiple units.

December 2022 saw concerns about unsecured grab bars causing tenant injury, and October 2022 complaints indicated significant plumbing issues including a major sewer backup incident in unit 101, resulting in reported property damage. The building has undergone several significant repairs and upgrades including a bathroom renovation in unit 301 (2022), installation of new boilers (2017 and 2014), and various plumbing improvements. However, historical records show persistent building systems maintenance challenges, particularly related to fire safety equipment - with multiple violations and repairs needed for sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and extinguishers between 2009 and 2023. The property has experienced recurring infrastructure problems, including an elevator outage in 2023 and various water-related issues suggesting possible roof or plumbing system deficiencies.

A substantial amount of building maintenance work has been performed over the years, including reroofing (2001), wood trim replacements (1998), and safety improvements. The building has also been subject to multiple fire safety violations, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirements violation issued in December 2023. Historical violations from 2009-2013 included various safety issues that were eventually abated, including problems with the alarm system, fire escape, and multiple instances of damaged interior surfaces. Recent 311 calls (2024) mostly pertain to street-level sanitation issues near the building, which while not directly related to building conditions, indicate ongoing maintenance challenges in the vicinity.