1278 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1278 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Gary B. Briggs and Gr Fontenot, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most recently, in 2021, the building saw major updates including the installation of a new wireless fire alarm system to replace an obsolete one that no longer had available parts, and the addition of a solar PV system with a 6.8 kW capacity.

Prior to this, in 2015, a gas fireplace was installed, and there have been multiple historical improvements including reroofing work in 2000 and deck rebuilding in 1991. The building has experienced several compliance and safety-related issues, most notably in 2014 when it was flagged for failing to complete mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, though this violation status is now listed as not active. A cluster of violations was documented in April 2000, all of which were abated by May 3, 2000, concerning various fire safety and security issues, including problems with fire extinguishers and staircase repairs.

More recent building inspections in 2016 and 2008 were categorized as routine. Recent maintenance and service calls have been minimal, with the most recent recorded incidents being two assistance calls in 2021 and a couple of street cleaning requests in 2020. The property has undergone regular maintenance and system upgrades over the years, including electrical and fire safety improvements, with no current active violations or safety concerns noted as of October 2023.