1209 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, 23-unit apartment building at 1209 Bush Street, built in 1915 and managed by Haste Property LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are current concerns regarding fire safety systems, with open violations related to sleeping area requirements since December 2023, and newly issued violations in January 2024 concerning sprinkler systems and alarm systems that were previously improperly maintained or operated without proper permits.

The property has a documented history of heat-related problems, with tenant complaints about insufficient heat and hot water persisting into 2021, though some heating system upgrades have been implemented, including a new steam boiler installation in 2021 and a 199-gallon storage tank replacement in 2013. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing aging infrastructure, including a significant seismic retrofit in 1993 (valued at $78,000), although some historical permits have expired without completion verification, such as reroofing work from 1996. Recent plumbing issues have been evident, with multiple complaints about water leaks and mold in 2018, and the building's infrastructure has faced challenges including sewer back-up incidents in October 2024.

The property has also seen several fire safety inspections revealing violations, most recently in 2024, though many past violations have been resolved. A notable incident occurred regarding illegal short-term rentals in Unit 7, which was addressed through city intervention in 2024. The building's location in an urban area has resulted in routine street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for garbage and waste removal in the vicinity throughout 2023-2024.