1154-1174 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 11-unit multi-family residential building at 1154-1174 Kearny Street, located in Telegraph Hill and owned by the Laura Jung Lai Revocable Trust, is a 2-story, 1909 structure that has undergone significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. The property has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program as a Tier 3 building, and achieved CFC certification. Recent major improvements include a $13,000 reroofing project in 2021, comprehensive electrical upgrades in 2020 (including wiring, outlet replacements, and a new subpanel), and a substantial fire safety system upgrade in 2020 that included fire alarm modifications and sprinkler monitoring.

The building has also seen significant plumbing and electrical work in 2018-2019 related to the addition of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system, furnace, kitchen, and bathroom facilities. The building's history reveals several maintenance issues and compliance challenges, particularly between 2006-2015, including concerns about lead paint hazards, fire safety violations, and unpermitted modifications. Notable recent incidents include three complaints in 2019 regarding improper lead paint removal and containment, and a 2020 complaint about unpermitted demolition work.

However, all current fire complaints from 2024 have been found to have "No Merit" upon investigation, and historical building violations related to lead paint and fire safety were abated by August 2018. The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking on adjacent sidewalks, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024, though these are external to the building itself. Recent maintenance appears to focus on system upgrades and compliance with safety requirements, suggesting improved management of building systems and prompt response to regulatory requirements.