1480-1490 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The property at 1480-1490 17th Street, currently owned by 75 Arkansas LLC, is a mixed-use building located in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood. Built in 1923, this 1-story multi-family residential building contains 30 dwelling units primarily designed for student housing. The building underwent significant transformation between 2017 and 2023, transitioning from an industrial space to mixed-use with residential and commercial components.

Recent improvements include elevator system upgrades (2023), life safety enhancements such as new notification devices and smoke detectors (2023), and various tenant improvements including restroom upgrades and lighting improvements. The building has faced several fire code violations between 2021 and 2024, though all have been resolved. Notably, there was a cluster of boiler permit violations in September 2020 that were abated within a month. The building's major renovation project included the construction of a new four-story structure with 30 student housing units, commercial space, and extensive bicycle parking facilities.

The construction phase raised some concerns, evidenced by a June 2023 complaint about early morning construction noise, which was promptly addressed. The property has experienced multiple fire alarm system malfunctions, though no civilian injuries were reported in these incidents. Recent maintenance and safety improvements suggest active management of the building's infrastructure and safety systems, including the installation of new elevator equipment and fire safety systems in 2023-2024. The building's location has been subject to various maintenance and street cleaning issues as evidenced by 311 calls, though these appear to be typical urban maintenance matters rather than building-specific concerns.