1250 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit apartment building at 1250 Vallejo Street in Russian Hill, built in 1918, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with particular attention to safety upgrades. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (classified as Tier 3) at a cost of $110,000, followed by a comprehensive fire system upgrade in 2018 that included new control panels, detectors, and low-frequency sounders in every unit. Recent improvements include a substantial renovation of Unit 11 in 2021, featuring kitchen and bathroom upgrades worth $36,000, while Unit 4 received similar treatment in 2012.

The building has experienced recurring issues with boiler permit compliance, particularly with serial number R11F8336007, resulting in multiple violations between 2011 and 2014, though these have since been resolved. Historical maintenance records show routine inspection citations in 2000 regarding cracked walls, and there have been several fire system-related complaints (2006-2018) that were all resolved, indicating ongoing attention to safety systems. The property has maintained active efforts to address unit upgrades and building systems, including the installation of a new hot water system in 2012 and various individual unit renovations.

Recent activity in 2024 has primarily involved parking and street maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for abandoned vehicles and sidewalk cleaning. The building's compliance history suggests a generally responsive management approach to maintenance and upgrades, with most building permits and violations being addressed and resolved in a timely manner. The recent (2023) Zoning Verification Letter indicates continuing administrative engagement with city requirements.