1228 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

This three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located at 1228 Taylor Street in Nob Hill was constructed in 1910 and is currently owned by the Jean Fong Yee Bypass Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, including a roofing project in 2000 costing $6,000, installation of new fire safety equipment in 2008 (including a new fire alarm control panel and smoke detectors), and various street space permits in 2017 and 2018.

A notable cluster of building violations was recorded in March 2000, including issues with fire safety equipment, stair repairs, and self-closing doors, though all these violations were abated by June 1, 2000. The building has been subject to several routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2000, 2009, and 2016, with no recurring violations noted in recent years. Recent history shows the building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations, typically related to smoke or CO detector malfunctions, and three contained cooking fires, though none resulted in civilian injuries.

There has been an uptick in sidewalk parking violations in recent years, with multiple enforcement requests between 2023 and 2024, though responders were frequently unable to locate the offending vehicles. The area has also seen some issues with sidewalk cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding debris and waste between 2023 and 2024, all of which were resolved. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep, particularly regarding fire safety systems, with the most recent fire safety inspection occurring in 2016 showing no active violations.