1291-1295 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 1291-1295 Union Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1911 and currently owned by the Yim S & Lisa Cheung Revocable Trust, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most notably, a recent complaint filed in August 2024 reported hazardous conditions including combustible debris and collapsed structure on the roof, though this complaint is still listed as "not active" in the system.

In early 2022, the building underwent substantial exterior maintenance including siding repairs and painting at a cost of $15,000. Previous maintenance work has included reroofing (2012), back stairs repairs (2008), exterior wall repairs (2006), and various upgrades to common areas and safety systems. The building has a history of both routine inspections and violations, particularly in 2016 when multiple safety issues were noted including the need for fire extinguisher servicing, carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing doors, and other security requirements - all of which were subsequently abated.

An earlier set of violations from 2008 related to building permits, gas meter instructions, plumbing/electrical issues, and stair repairs, which were also resolved. Major structural modifications include a horizontal addition completed in 1994 and the construction of a mezzanine bedroom in 1985. Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of parking-related incidents recorded near the building, with three illegal parking and abandoned vehicle complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance. The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning, as evidenced by multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans in 2018 and 2022, indicating potential challenges with waste management in the area.