2245-2249 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The property at 2245-2249 Sutter Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Edward Litke Revocable Trust of 1995. The building has undergone several significant improvements to enhance safety and compliance with current regulations, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $80,000, which addressed seismic safety concerns. Recent maintenance work includes the replacement of fire egress stairs in June 2024 ($20,000), demonstrating ongoing attention to safety infrastructure.

The building has faced persistent fire safety violations since August 2000, with multiple active citations remaining unresolved, including issues related to egress obstructions, the need for handrails, and improper storage of combustible materials. Historical records from 2013-2014 indicate complaints about illegal commercial activities being conducted within the residential units, specifically regarding bike repair and auto body work, though these issues appear to have been resolved. The property has maintained compliance with general maintenance obligations, as indicated by the completion of various permits, including reroofing work in 2003 and stair repairs due to dry rot that year.

Recent 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily document street-level issues such as illegal parking, graffiti, and cleaning matters, which are not directly related to the building's structural or habitability conditions. The property's most recent fire incident record shows only an unintentional alarm activation with no civilian injuries reported. While recent construction work suggests active property management, the long-standing fire safety violations represent a significant and persistent compliance issue that remains unresolved as of the most current records available.