2161 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2161 Sutter Street is a 24-unit multi-family residential building located in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, operated by Hpi 2161 Sutter Lp. The building's construction and safety systems underwent significant installation in 2006, including a comprehensive fire safety upgrade with 327 sprinkler heads, a new fire alarm system, additional smoke detectors, and various door safety modifications, with a total investment of approximately $130,000 in fire safety improvements.

Recent safety compliance issues have emerged, with fire violations in 2022-2023 related to alarm systems and sleeping area requirements, though most recent violations are marked as abated. The building has a complex history, having transitioned through several uses since the mid-1990s, including periods as a single-family dwelling, rooming house, and nursing home before its current multi-family designation. Notably, there were significant heating system issues documented in 1997, when multiple complaints were filed regarding lack of heat affecting several units, though these were ultimately resolved.

The property has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues over the past few years, with multiple violations and false alarms recorded between 2019 and 2023, though these have generally been corrected or abated promptly. A recent building complaint regarding water issues affecting the adjacent Macedonia Baptist Church façade was filed in July 2024, though this is not directly related to the building's conditions. The property's current status maintains compliance with most safety requirements, though the pattern of fire system-related violations suggests ongoing monitoring of building systems is necessary.