1229-1233 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The four-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 1229-1233 Vallejo Street in Russian Hill, owned by Janie L Owyang, has experienced several significant maintenance and renovation issues since 2017. Most notably, in early 2018, the property underwent substantial work including structural modifications, fireplace removals, and garage storage conversions with a permitted cost of $60,000. This period also saw multiple complaints regarding construction work, including concerns about water heater installation, plumbing leaks, and compromised electrical systems. The building's systems received several upgrades in 2019, including window replacements and various improvements to comply with building codes.

Historical records show earlier major electrical upgrades in 2009-2010, including a service increase from 100 to 200 amps and installation of new receptacles throughout units 1229 and 1231. The property has faced various compliance and maintenance challenges over the years, including fire safety violations in 2000, multiple housing inspection complaints in 2017-2018 related to construction debris and safety concerns, and lead paint issues in 2017. Between 2018 and 2023, there have been regular complaints about parking enforcement and debris issues near the property, suggesting ongoing challenges with access and maintenance of the surrounding area. The building's recent history shows a pattern of significant construction work and system upgrades, though many completed permits and resolved complaints indicate ongoing reactive maintenance rather than proactive preventative measures.

A notable cluster of complaints in 2018 related to construction work, water heaters, plumbing, and electrical issues were addressed and marked as not active, suggesting resolution of those particular concerns, though they indicate a period of substantial building system modifications. The most recent activity at the property includes routine sanitation and parking enforcement issues typical for the area, with no recent building code violations or major complaints on record since 2018. The property appears to have settled into a period of relative stability following the significant renovations and system upgrades of 2018-2019, though the pattern of repairs and complaints from 2017-2018 suggests that the building experienced various maintenance and safety challenges during that period. While the building has undergone numerous permitted improvements, including window replacements, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work, the historical records show a mix of property maintenance and compliance challenges that have been addressed through various repairs and system improvements over the years.