1351 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1351 California Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Chandler Jean Li Won. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, including a fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 costing approximately $34,720 to comply with current fire codes, and the completion of soft-story retrofit work in 2016 under the San Francisco ordinance requiring seismic upgrades for vulnerable buildings.

The property has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety issues, including repairs to exterior drainage pipes in 2018, back stairwell repairs, and improvements to security features such as a new sensor light fixture added to the backyard area. The building has been subject to regular housing inspections and safety compliance requirements over the years, with the most recent violations in 2024 related to fire safety equipment, including the alarm system and extinguishers, which were subsequently abated.

Historical issues included a 2016 incident involving blocked exits and hoarding (though access to the building was limited), and a 2010 routine inspection identified several security and maintenance concerns that required attention. The property has experienced minor fire-related incidents, including a contained cooking fire, and has maintained compliance with various safety requirements, including a new steam boiler installation in 2011. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 primarily relate to parking enforcement issues outside the property, which are being addressed through normal municipal channels.