185-193 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The Plaza Apartments, located at 185-193 6th Street in the South of Market neighborhood, is a 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907 with 7 units. The property has undergone significant telecommunications infrastructure work in recent years, including the installation of new antennas and equipment for Dish Wireless in 2022 (valued at $135,000), and the recent installation of 5G antennas in September 2023. However, more concerning is the pattern of recent elevator and access issues, with multiple complaints about broken elevators and doors between August 2024 and November 2024, indicating ongoing accessibility problems for residents.

Several fire safety violations have been documented, including sprinkler system issues, blocked exits, and problems with sleeping area requirements, with the most recent violations occurring in late 2024. There have also been violations related to alarm system maintenance and standpipe systems. The building has a history of addressing various maintenance and compliance issues, with permits showing work on kitchen improvements, fire system modifications, and plumbing repairs being carried out over the years.

In 2022, Unit 305 underwent kitchen renovations to comply with a Notice of Violation. While the property has completed many required improvements, including fire sprinkler system relocations and bathroom renovations, the recent spate of complaints about elevator and access issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. The property also underwent significant changes to its telecommunications infrastructure, with multiple carriers (Sprint, T-Mobile, and Dish Wireless) having installed equipment on the building.