1630 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1630 Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights, built in 1961 and owned by Chan Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced recurring maintenance issues over the years. Most recently, in March 2024, the building completed a major upgrade to its fire alarm system, including new panels and devices to meet current safety codes at a cost of $46,200.

Other important structural work includes a completed soft-story retrofit in 2016 ($120,000), and the building is currently in the process of adding an ADU unit on the first floor as per Ord# 162-16. The building has faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety systems. Between 2018 and 2023, there have been several fire-related violations and complaints regarding alarms, sprinklers, and exit maintenance, though most have been promptly corrected.

Historical issues include water seepage problems in 1997-2000, dry rot repairs in 2021, and a significant clutter/hoarding complaint in 2015. The property has achieved compliance with its Tier 2 soft-story retrofit requirements, and while there were multiple building code violations in the past (notably in 2018 regarding blocked exits and emergency lighting), almost all have been resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and debris removal outside the building, rather than building-specific issues.