1235 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 13-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1235 Bay Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Square Assets LLC, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1923, with recent major works including the addition of one unit (Unit 14) in 2016-2018, mandatory soft-story retrofit completion, and comprehensive fire safety system upgrades. The building received mandatory soft-story seismic improvements in 2016-2018 at a cost of $160,000, followed by the installation of new fire safety systems including alarms in 2020 ($39,000) and sprinklers to protect newly added units and garage spaces in 2018 ($17,790). Recent maintenance includes a bathroom remodel in Unit 2 in 2022 ($22,000) and ongoing attention to fire safety equipment, with the most recent fire inspection noting an extinguisher violation in September 2023 that was subsequently abated.

The property has experienced several maintenance and habitability issues over the years, including a significant complaint in 2023 regarding mold in Unit 10 (last observed January 2023, abated July 2023), and a 2022 complaint about insect/rodent issues related to pigeon droppings affecting multiple units. There were also building system concerns documented in 2020 regarding weatherproofing, windows, mold, and water intrusion, though these violations were abated in October 2022. Earlier issues included alleged sewage problems in 2018 and construction-related noise complaints in 2017. The building's maintenance history shows regular unit renovations, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades in Units 1, 2, 11, 13, and 14, as well as infrastructure improvements such as boiler replacement and plumbing system upgrades.

Although there have been multiple fire safety complaints recorded between 2007 and 2023, including issues with alarms, sprinklers, and fire escapes, most violations were promptly addressed and corrected, with the 2023 extinguisher violation being the most recent fire safety concern. The building's recent history shows improved maintenance response times, with most recent violations being addressed within reasonable timeframes. The property underwent substantial upgrading work between 2016 and 2018 to bring it up to modern building codes, including seismic retrofitting, fire system installations, and unit additions. While there have been periodic issues with mold, water intrusion, and pest control, recent building management appears to be addressing these concerns more effectively, with violations being abated within reasonable timeframes since 2020.