1670-1680 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 42-unit, 6-story apartment building at 1670-1680 Market Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Levinson Family Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant upgrades and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, between 2022-2023, there have been sleeping area requirement violations issued in November 2023, and the building experienced glass-related incidents in February 2023. The building's fire safety systems have received considerable attention, with a complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2017 costing $63,000 that included smoke detectors, horn/strobes, and low-frequency sounders throughout the building.

Other recent improvements include the installation of a new domestic hot water boiler in 2021, emergency lighting upgrades in 2022, and a 400-amp electrical service installation in 2017, which replaced all 42 electrical meters. The property has faced several maintenance issues over its history, including a noteworthy roach infestation in 2017 affecting multiple units, elevator outages in 2010 and 2012, and various building violations in 2000 related to water damage, fire safety, and window repairs that were subsequently abated. Historical permits show significant structural and safety work, including parapet reinforcement in 1989 and various plumbing and electrical upgrades.

Recent 311 calls (2025) have primarily related to street cleaning issues outside the building. The building's safety systems have been actively maintained, with multiple fire safety inspections showing mostly no merit for complaints, though some violations have been issued and corrected, such as those related to fire alarms and roof access in 2022. The property has also experienced periodic issues with common area maintenance and environmental cleanliness, as evidenced by historical complaints and recent 311 calls.