2166-2170 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115

This three-story multi-family residential building located at 2166-2170 Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights was built in 1900 and currently contains three units owned by Golden Properties LLC. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, most notably in 2007-2008 when there was a fire incident followed by complaints regarding heat system failures and subsequent violations of heating requirements. These heating issues were eventually resolved, as were problems with damaged interior surfaces that were addressed by January 2008.

Two major renovation projects occurred in 1998: repairs to address dry rot and installation of a new rear porch (completed at a cost of $20,000), and several interior modifications including removal of a brick fireplace and addition of new bathrooms and closets. The building underwent important infrastructure updates including a sewer lateral and house trap replacement in 2014, and a furnace replacement in 2009, suggesting ongoing maintenance of essential systems. The property has a history of unauthorized modifications, including a 2010 complaint about an unpermitted office conversion in the top unit, and multiple complaints in 2008 regarding unauthorized development of attic space with plumbing. Building code compliance issues were notably addressed through a series of permits and completed work, including streetspace improvements in 2006.

A 2002 routine inspection revealed several violations that were subsequently abated, including fire safety issues and problems with entry door viewers. More recently, in 2023-2024, there have been several 311 calls related to street-level issues near the property, including reports of encampments, sidewalk cleaning needs, and tree root damage to the sidewalk, though these are external to the building itself. A fire alarm system complaint from 2008 was determined to have no merit. Planning records indicate the building has been observed as currently containing two dwelling units and one commercial unit, with no records of legal conversion permits on file.