1248-1254 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 1248-1254 Union Street is a two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in the Russian Hill neighborhood, built in 1908 and owned by Larry C Kwong & Betty Lee-k. The building's maintenance record shows several significant events, with the most concerning being a series of plumbing violations in early 2018 involving the improper installation of multiple water heaters (four tankless and one conventional), which were initially cited as creating life safety hazards. These violations, recorded between January and February 2018, resulted in monetary fees and required correction, though they were ultimately abated by May 2020.

The building underwent a legitimate water heater installation project in March 2018, which was properly permitted. Historical maintenance records show regular routine inspections by housing authorities in 2000, 2008, 2011, and 2018, suggesting generally consistent oversight of the property. Recent activity includes a street space permit issued in 2016, and various 311 calls from 2012 to 2023, primarily related to street cleaning, parking issues, and occasional hazardous materials.

Two notable incidents occurred in 2022 involving hazardous materials (glass) and human/animal waste on the street, as well as a resolved graffiti complaint in 2023. The most recent building-related issue appears to be from 2012 regarding improper management of trash receptacles, which was addressed through official notice. While the property has experienced some maintenance and compliance issues over the past decade, particularly in 2018, records indicate that most violations have been resolved, with no active complaints or violations currently on file as of October 2023.