1255 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 1255 Kearny Street is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by the Lisa Fong Survivor Trust. The building has experienced several significant safety and maintenance concerns over the past two decades. Most recently, in September 2024, there was an active complaint regarding the unsafe use of the roof for recreational purposes, with reports of parties and a live band, despite previous violations noting the absence of guardrails and safety features.

The building has a documented history of roof safety concerns dating back to 2000, with multiple complaints about an unpermitted roof deck without proper safety features. In 2020, the building sustained damage from a vehicle incident, requiring repairs costing $5,000, and there have been recurring issues with lead paint hazards, weatherproofing deficiencies, and general maintenance concerns, including three separate building violations filed in 2012 related to lead paint, weatherproofing of siding, and safety concerns. A recent pattern of complaints from late 2024 to early 2025 has emerged regarding garbage and debris issues outside the property. The building's history includes some positive developments, such as a full remodel proposal in 2021 that sought to address various safety and functionality improvements, including converting the basement into heated living space and retaining existing roof access and deck features.

However, many safety concerns, particularly regarding the roof's condition and usage, have persisted over time. The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance work, including a street space permit issued in 2012 and an electrical survey conducted in 2009. While a 2011 complaint about hazardous roof usage was marked as not active, the ongoing nature of similar complaints suggests this issue remains unresolved. The building's most recent major work involved repairs following the 2020 vehicle incident, though this permit has since expired.