1315 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1315 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, built in 1910 and currently owned by Wong Eddy, is undergoing significant structural improvements and facing maintenance challenges. Most notably, the building is currently under soft-story seismic retrofit work, which has seen multiple permit applications between 2020-2024 with costs ranging from $42,000 to $42,000. Recent renovation activity includes a substantial $191,536 remodel of Unit #2 in 2023, while Unit #4 underwent significant improvements in 2020 including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, supported by both plumbing and electrical permits showing installation of new fixtures and systems.

The property has faced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2022, including active complaints about lead paint hazards, mold, and general dilapidation. Notably, there was a significant complaint filed in December 2022 regarding excessive mold, cracked walls and ceiling, and concerns about lead paint remediation methods. The building's soft story compliance status is currently marked as Non-Compliant (Tier 4), and there are active complaints regarding lead paint and general deteriorated conditions.

Historical violations dating back to 2000 were primarily related to fire safety and lead paint hazards, though these were abated by November 2000. The property has had some historical improvements, including a central furnace installation in 2021 and a planned ADU conversion in 2020, indicating efforts toward modernizing and increasing housing capacity. Recent maintenance requests and 311 calls primarily relate to exterior issues like graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, suggesting some ongoing efforts to maintain the building's external appearance.