1688 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1688 Sutter Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by Hoya Partners LP. The property has undergone significant renovations over the past decade, with a comprehensive unit modernization program completed throughout all apartments between 2014 and 2021, including kitchen and bathroom remodels with associated plumbing and electrical upgrades. The building's most recent major improvement was completed in October 2024, involving a substantial fire safety upgrade with the installation of a new addressable fire panel, smoke detectors, and low-frequency sounders throughout the building.

However, the building has experienced persistent fire alarm system issues, with multiple malfunction reports between 2007 and 2023, including a recent violation for emergency lighting repair in August 2023. Three fire-related complaints were filed between 2016 and 2017 regarding alarm systems and extinguishers, all of which were corrected according to records. The property has maintained active communication with city services, evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding parking violations and street maintenance, though these are generally routine municipal issues.

A water heating complaint from 2015 remains unresolved in the system, and the building has undergone three routine safety inspections between 1999 and 2013. Planning records show a Type 9 & 17 ABC referral was approved for the property. While the extensive unit renovations and recent fire safety upgrades demonstrate ongoing maintenance and improvements to the building, the recurring issues with the fire alarm system and general building systems are noteworthy.