1582-1590 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 14-unit multi-family residential building at 1582-1590 Folsom Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood was constructed in 1916 and is currently owned by Greater SF Land & Improvement. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire safety upgrade in early 2023 that included a new fire alarm system, low-frequency horn/strobes, smoke detectors, and manual alarms, bringing the building into compliance with current fire safety codes. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft story retrofit (Tier 4) and other major improvements in 2016, including reroofing and various accessibility compliance modifications.

Historical inspection records from 2003-2011 show periodic fire safety and maintenance issues, including concerns with fire escape ladders, handrails, and fire extinguishers, though all these violations were promptly addressed and abated. The building's recent maintenance history has been marked by recurring fire safety system inspections and occasional violations, including multiple fire code violations in 2017 and 2024 related to alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers. An intercom issue was reported and resolved in 2008, and there have been recent complaints regarding shudder doors on the 12th Street side of the building in 2024.

The property has experienced multiple false fire alarms and system malfunctions, though these incidents have not resulted in any reported injuries. Recent 311 calls near the property (late 2024) have primarily related to street maintenance issues and urban cleanliness matters, rather than building-specific concerns. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, as evidenced by the 2023 and 2024 violations related to alarm systems and extinguishers, though these issues were generally addressed promptly.