2053 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2053 Sutter Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Telediagnostic Systems. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 with an associated cost of $60,000. Recent building improvements include a fire alarm system upgrade completed in October 2023 ($38,400) and ongoing renovations in units 301 and 303 that began in May 2024 ($40,000), though these renovations prompted complaints about work being performed without proper permits.

The building has experienced notable fire safety concerns, particularly with the new fire alarm system installed in 2023, which has reportedly malfunctioned multiple times, causing false alarms in the middle of the night. This issue was documented in a May 2024 complaint that remains temporarily unresolved. The property also has a history of fire safety violations, including an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements issued in November 2024. Historical records show previous problems with the fire escape system, fire proofing, and heating requirements in 2002, though these were ultimately abated.

The building's maintenance history includes plumbing upgrades such as a sewer lateral replacement completed in November 2024, demonstrating ongoing infrastructure maintenance. The property has experienced multiple fire incidents over the years, primarily involving false alarms, smoke detector activations, and occasional cooking-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from 2024 suggest ongoing issues with garbage and debris management around the property, with several reports of abandoned items requiring municipal cleanup. While the building has made significant seismic improvements through the soft-story retrofit program, the recent complaints about the fire alarm system and unauthorized renovations indicate some continuing challenges with building maintenance and safety systems.