1257 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 13-story multi-family residential building at 1257 Bush Street, owned by Epp I & Sons Inc And L Epp, was constructed in 1965 and contains 35 units. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years, with the most recent being a fire alarm system upgrade in June 2024 to meet modern standards, though this work followed multiple recent fire code violations in 2024-2025.

The property has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly in 2017 when numerous violations were recorded regarding weather proofing, lead hazards, and the need for safety equipment such as carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors, though these were all abated by June 2017. More recently, in late 2024, there were multiple complaints about unauthorized construction work, including elevator and lobby modifications, with concerns about permit compliance and safety, particularly regarding accessibility for disabled residents. The building's maintenance history shows periodic roof work, with re-roofing projects completed in 1993 and 2018, and ongoing issues with various systems requiring attention.

Multiple fire safety violations have been recorded over the years, including issues with the highrise sprinkler system, sleeping area requirements, and test/maintenance documentation, though most have been abated once addressed. Recent complaints about illegal construction work raise concerns about current maintenance practices and permit compliance. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the building's record shows a pattern of requiring attention to both basic maintenance and safety systems over the years, particularly regarding fire safety compliance and building code adherence.