1776-1780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 16-unit, three-story apartment building at 1776-1780 Mission St, built in 1915, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges over recent years. Most recently, in September 2024, the building completed a substantial fire safety upgrade costing approximately $46,860, which included replacing the fire alarm control panel, installing new sounders in living and sleeping areas, and adding smoke detectors in common areas.

The property has seen ongoing unit improvements, with several apartments receiving modernizations, including Unit 8's comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2023 ($50,000) and Unit 2's multiple renovations between 2022-2023 (including structural work for a load-bearing wall modification). The building's mechanical systems have also been upgraded, with the installation of new steam boilers and hot water heaters in 2012, and a problematic history of commercial scooter repair operations on the ground floor that generated resident health concerns due to exhaust fumes between 2020-2022. The building has experienced various safety and habitability issues over its history, including a notable heating violation in January 2016 where Unit 10 reportedly lost heat, which was resolved by early February 2016.

There were multiple fire code violations documented between 2006-2019 related to alarm systems, exit maintenance, and blocked exits, though most were corrected promptly. The property was identified as part of the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program in 2018, indicating seismic safety improvements were required, and had various fire safety concerns in 2019 including problems with exit maintenance and hazardous materials. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 show typical urban maintenance issues such as graffiti and debris clean-up needs around the property, though these are generally not directly related to building conditions.