1301 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 21-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1301 California Street, owned by Acd Investments Lp and constructed in 1910, has undergone significant recent improvements and faced several challenges. Most notably, the building is currently non-compliant with Tier 2 soft-story retrofit requirements, though a retrofit permit was issued in April 2024 with an associated cost of $70,000. Recent renovations include foundation work, retaining wall repairs, and a new fire alarm system installation in 2023-2024, demonstrating ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

The property has experienced serious heating system issues, with multiple complaints about no heat in December 2022 and February 2023, and a current active maintenance complaint from November 2024. The building has a history of multiple unit upgrades, including several kitchen remodels (notably Unit 2 in 2024, and Units 9 and 17 in 2023), bathroom improvements, and various plumbing system updates including boiler replacements in 2014. While many building violations have been resolved over the years, there is a concerning pattern of fire safety issues, with recent violations in 2023 related to the alarm system that have since been corrected. Historical complaints include concerns about plumbing systems (2020), window replacements without proper permits (2012), and electrical violations (2011).

The building's management has been actively addressing improvement requirements, as evidenced by numerous completed permits for various building systems and unit upgrades, though there are still several active compliance issues related to building code requirements. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage collection near the property, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in January 2025, though these are street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. Recent permits suggest ongoing maintenance and improvement work, with a particular focus on addressing historical soft-story compliance requirements and updating building systems to meet current codes. The complex's management has demonstrated responsiveness to various maintenance and compliance issues, as seen in the completion or current progress of numerous permits related to building upgrades and repairs.