1101 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 34-unit apartment building at 1101 Howard Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, constructed in 1995, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades and faced multiple regulatory challenges over its lifetime. Most recently, in January 2025, there were multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris around the property, and a complaint about the building's elevators was filed in June 2024. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing maintenance, with the most recent fire alarm panel replacement occurring in 2021 at a cost of over $36,000.

Historical records show several fire alarm-related issues, including a sleeping area requirements violation issued in November 2023 that remains open. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system activations, primarily from false alarms and system malfunctions between 2007 and 2024, though no civilian injuries have been reported in any fire incidents. The property's maintenance history includes various significant infrastructure improvements, such as re-roofing in 2012, installation of a solar PV system in 2012, and boiler replacements in 2013.

Building violations from 2015-2016 regarding boiler permits and smoke alarm self-certification were resolved, and the building's original construction (including fire sprinkler installation in 1993) was properly completed. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 and early 2025 have primarily involved issues outside the building's direct operations, such as sidewalk blockages and street cleaning concerns. While there have been some complaints about living conditions in 2015, these were addressed and marked as not active. The most recent fire code violation from 2023 indicates an active requirement for the building to obtain appropriate permits related to sleeping area requirements.