1410-1412 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1410-1412 Polk Street, constructed in 1909, contains four units and is classified as a Flat & Store property. The building has a significant history of maintenance issues and violations, particularly between 2003-2012, with active complaints regarding unpermitted construction of a storefront and basement storage room in 2003, which remains unresolved. In 2012, multiple violations were documented through a single complaint, including problems with windows, floor coverings, plumbing, electrical systems, and an exhaust system causing odors and noise affecting residential units.

While many of these issues prompted repair work (including a $12,000 project in 2011 to fix rear stairs and porch floors), the building has shown a pattern of requiring multiple interventions to address ongoing maintenance items. More recent improvements include the installation of a new 40-gallon water heater in 2022 and a grease trap in 2015. Recent records from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing maintenance and environmental challenges, including issues with noise, graffiti, and sidewalk cleanliness.

A fire alarm system inspection in August 2023 identified some conditions that required correction. The property has experienced multiple fire department responses over the years, though none resulted in injuries or indicated significant hazards, with most calls being for false alarms or system malfunctions. The building's water heating infrastructure was upgraded from a 40-gallon to a 50-gallon unit in 2022 to accommodate restaurant fixture demands, suggesting ongoing commercial operations at least partially within the building. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to environmental maintenance issues around the building's exterior, including reports of graffiti, waste, and noise.