1275 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 13-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1275 Washington Street in Nob Hill, built in 1924, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various regulatory challenges in recent years. Between 2017 and 2018, the property underwent substantial unit renovations including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical updates, and flooring work in units 5, 6, 9, and 10, with total investment exceeding $200,000. During this period, there was one notable violation in April 2018 regarding dust and debris containment during the renovation work, which was subsequently addressed.

The building has experienced recurring boiler permit issues, with violations documented in 2005 and again in 2018, though these were eventually resolved. Recent concerns have centered around unauthorized roof usage, with multiple complaints in 2020-2021 alleging illegal group gatherings and safety concerns about unpermitted access and lack of proper safety features. The building has also faced some fire safety-related issues, including three fire alarm system complaints between 2016 and 2017, all of which were promptly corrected.

While the property experienced one documented building fire incident (cause undetermined, with no injuries) and several smoke removal incidents, none resulted in significant damage or injuries. More recently, there have been multiple reports (September-December 2024) regarding abandoned furniture and debris in the vicinity of the building, though these appear to be external street cleaning issues rather than building-specific problems. The property management has maintained active engagement with inspections and permits, showing responsiveness to most regulatory requirements, though there have been some lapses in timely permit renewals and occasional violations that required correction.