1233 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-story, 36-unit multi-family residential building at 1233 California Street, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by William Canizales Qtip Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most recently, in 2023-2024, the building underwent substantial fire safety upgrades, including updating the fire alarm system to meet current code requirements and addressing multiple fire code violations. This followed a serious structural concern in 2017 when moderate settling was reported in the southwest corner at the basement level, affecting clay partitions, brick separation, and common stairways.

The building has a documented history of fire safety violations, with multiple citations from 2018 through 2024 regarding emergency lighting, alarm system maintenance, and sleeping area requirements. The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including a 200-amp electrical upgrade in 2022 and significant repairs in 2017 following a Notice of Violation related to safety concerns. Building maintenance records show attention to various systems, including plumbing (replacement of storage tank in 2008) and previous fire safety issues that have been addressed.

Several routine inspections and violations have been documented over the years, though most have been resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 primarily relate to exterior issues such as sidewalk defects and graffiti, rather than building safety concerns. While the building has faced numerous compliance challenges, recent efforts indicate ongoing maintenance and upgrading of critical systems, particularly focusing on fire safety and structural integrity.