1285 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1285 Sutter Street is a 13-story, 107-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2013, currently owned by SCG 1285 Sutter Street LLC. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues, particularly related to its boiler systems. Between 2020 and 2022, there were multiple violations regarding improper boiler operation permits for units W834 11 7291 and W834 11 7295, though these issues were eventually abated.

The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, with violations noted in 2023-2024 for alarm systems and multiple fire code violations, including problems with sprinkler systems, door repairs, and documentation requirements. Recent infrastructure improvements include the installation of new antennas for Verizon Wireless in November 2024, replacement of seven tankless water heaters in December 2022, relocation of backflow devices in March 2022, and the addition of nine Noritz domestic boilers in November 2020. The building has also undergone several Verizon Wireless telecommunications modifications, with the most recent antenna installation costing $18,000.

The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, evidenced by multiple violation notices and fire department responses to false alarms and system malfunctions, including incidents in October 2024, February 2020, and various other dates. While the building has met compliance requirements in many cases, such as completing sound level verifications in July 2024, periodic violations suggest ongoing attention is needed for building systems. Recent maintenance work has focused on updating essential systems, including electrical upgrades for radio equipment in 2020 and the installation of an EV charging station in 2017. The building's management has generally resolved violations when cited, as indicated by the "abated" status on most historical violations, though some recent complaints, such as those involving garbage and debris noted in early 2025, are still listed as open or in progress.