1776 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 34-unit, three-story apartment building at 1776 Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Namiki Apartments LP, has undergone significant safety upgrades and maintenance since its construction in 1980. The most recent improvements include a 2024 fire alarm upgrade related to elevator modernization and the installation of new smoke detectors in the elevator machine room. A sleeping area sound level verification was also completed in early 2024.

The building has received comprehensive fire safety improvements, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system on multiple floors in 2018 (completed at a cost of $125,320), addition of monitor modules for flow and tamper switches, and updates to the fire alarm system connectivity. Notably, a sleeping area requirement violation was issued and promptly abated in December 2023. The property has experienced several routine maintenance and upgrade projects, such as the replacement of water heating systems in 2017 and various electrical upgrades throughout its history. The building has generated multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to external issues like garbage overflow, sidewalk defects, and tree root damage, though most have been resolved promptly.

Fire incident records show primarily false alarms and system activation events, with no reported civilian injuries. The building underwent a significant electrical rewiring project in 2002 that included ADA unit modifications and community space updates. While there have been three documented fire alarm system-related complaints (in 2016, 2018, and 2023), these were all corrected through appropriate remedial actions. The property has maintained active compliance with fire safety requirements, as evidenced by the prompt resolution of recent violations and ongoing system upgrades.