1309 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 1309 Kearny Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Franklin Chan Bypass Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events since its construction in 1907. Most notably, the building had its sewer lateral replaced in May 2018, and approximately 17 aluminum windows were installed in 1995. The property has been subject to routine housing inspections in 2001, 2004, and 2006, with all issues promptly addressed and cases closed. A troubling event occurred in 1992 when a permit was filed to comply with a routine inspection notice requiring the removal of a bathtub, though this permit has since expired.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues in recent years, including a hazardous condition (type 400) incident recorded by the fire department, though no civilian injuries were reported. The property has been subject to multiple graffiti incidents between 2020 and 2023, including one affecting the building's residential portion in April 2022. There have been several parking enforcement calls, including two instances of sidewalk parking in 2020 and 2022, and a citation issued in October 2023 for illegal parking. Other maintenance issues have included defaced parking signs (2020, 2023) and general street cleaning needs (February 2023).

While many of these incidents have been resolved through appropriate channels, the repeated nature of certain issues, such as graffiti and parking violations, may indicate ongoing neighborhood challenges. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and compliance with inspections, though some permits (such as the 1992 bathtub removal) appear to have been left unresolved in the records. The most recent building-related activity was a rent board fee and housing inventory request in January 2025. The property's age and history suggest standard wear and tear typical of older buildings, though the recent sewer lateral replacement and window improvements indicate maintenance efforts by the ownership.