1253 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 1253 Bush Street property is a 33-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1964 and currently owned by 1253 Bush Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years, with the most notable being a comprehensive upgrade to the fire alarm system in December 2023 and January 2024, which included the installation of power boosters and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas at a cost of $62,500.

Other recent improvements include a 2019 studio unit remodel (including kitchen and bathroom upgrades), a roof replacement in 2017, and the installation of new hot water equipment in 2017. The building has experienced periodic maintenance and safety-related issues, particularly concerning its fire safety systems and plumbing infrastructure. Notable incidents include a severe water damage incident in 2007, multiple routine fire safety inspections revealing various violations between 2006 and 2015, and a recent fire extinguisher violation in November 2023 that was corrected in February 2024.

The property has had several fire-related incidents recorded, though none have resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned issues outside the building, such as street cleaning and encampment-related matters, with a noise complaint recorded in July 2024 still listed as open. The building's management has generally addressed violations and maintenance issues in a timely manner, as evidenced by the "complete" status of most recent building permits and the abatement of various fire safety violations.