1111 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1111 Jones Street in Nob Hill, owned by the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust, has undergone significant renovations since 2022, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom upgrades in multiple units and essential electrical improvements. Recent concerning issues have emerged in late 2024-early 2025, including active complaints about exposed electrical wires, unpermitted construction work in the basement, and a reportedly collapsing boiler room affecting heat systems.

The building previously completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2017 and has undertaken various safety upgrades, including a fire alarm system modification in 2023. The property has maintained a consistent pattern of unit improvements, with recent work in 2024 totaling over $150,000 for bathroom and kitchen renovations in Units 6 and others. Historical records show several maintenance and safety violations from 2005-2020, including issues with heating facilities, damaged framing, and drainage problems, though these were eventually abated.

Fire safety compliance has been a recurring concern, with multiple violations noted throughout 2022-2025 related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and general fire code adherence. Recent 311 calls and complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including persistent heating issues in late 2023 and more recent concerns about electrical safety and unauthorized construction work. The building's maintenance history also includes various plumbing and electrical upgrades, with the most recent work focusing on bringing units up to current standards and addressing fire safety requirements.