1961-1969 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 1961-1969 Sutter Street property, a 12-unit multi-family residential building with commercial space, was constructed in 1900 and is located in Lower Pacific Heights. The building underwent significant improvements in recent years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2019 (with separate permits for residential and commercial components costing a total of $90,000), which addressed seismic safety requirements under San Francisco's mandatory program. Recent renovation work from 2021 to 2023 has included drywall repairs, electrical upgrades, plumbing improvements, and the installation of new accessible facilities.

Notable recent permits show work on a new exterior sign and lighting in late 2023, and ongoing meter relocation work as of October 2024. The building's maintenance history shows responsiveness to various compliance requirements, though there were some periods of concern. In 2018, the property received a violation notice regarding soft-story retrofit compliance, which was resolved by late 2019.

Multiple 311 calls in 2024 and earlier years have been mostly related to garbage and debris issues in the surrounding area, while inspection complaints in 2022 noted concerns about construction materials blocking fire exits and lead paint abatement. Historical violations from the early 2000s related to fire safety and building maintenance were also eventually resolved. The property maintains active commercial and residential uses, with a current ABC Type 41 license for restaurant use and recent approvals for various tenant improvements, including ADA compliance modifications. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues over the years, recent records indicate regular permit activity and completion of major safety-related upgrades.