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Housing report

979 SUTTER ST

Nob Hill · San Francisco 94109

Last updated Jul 27, 2026 from public records

Building report score

47/100 High concern

F

Public records show 1 active fire violation file, 2 fire inspection follow-ups, 37 complaint records, 1 permit event in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around heat / boiler and plumbing / leaks.

What public records show

0 Active complaints
0 Active notice files
1 Active Fire violations
1 Recent permits
Year built 1913
Units 24
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Nob Hill

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Heat / boiler 12 cases
Plumbing / leaks 12 cases
Electrical 7 cases
Pests / sanitation 6 cases
Fire / life safety 6 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

No active building inspection complaint was found for 979 SUTTER ST.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

No active formal notices on file.

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202401103729

Issued Jan 10, 2024 · issued

replace (e) fire alarm system to comply w/sffc 1103.7.6.1. replace fire alarm control panel. install new aes radio, custom amnuncator, s/d, pull station, monitor modules and horn strobes. install lf sounders in all potential sleeping areas. the elevator does not contain elevator

Permit M434870

Issued Oct 15, 2013 · issued

street space permit

Permit 201305207432

Issued May 21, 2013 · issued

reroofing

Permit M176605

Issued Aug 12, 2009 · issued

street space & sidewalk permit only.

Permit 8713217

Filed Sep 13, 1987 · filing

parapet reinforced as per city code

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

Fire violation 2312-0619

Dec 20, 2023 · open

Fire inspection 537079

Jan 22, 2024 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Fire inspection 527384

Dec 27, 2023 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101004126793

May 25, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003960413

Apr 29, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003881119

Apr 16, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003388988

Jan 27, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101002581595

Sep 9, 2025 · Closed

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Complaints (37)
Notices of violation (17)
Fire violations (5)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (10)

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