1245-1247 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 1245-1247 Polk Street property, a two-story multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, was constructed in 1907 and contains 2 residential units. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects, including seismic reinforcement work completed in 1994 (cost: $81,180) which would have substantially improved structural safety. More recent maintenance includes a $10,000 reroofing project completed in 2008 and the installation of cooler condensate pipes in 2011.

The property has experienced several concerning issues over the past decade, particularly related to water infiltration problems affecting neighboring businesses. Multiple complaints in 2011 and 2012 documented water leaks affecting the adjacent restaurant, though these were resolved through appropriate channels. More recently, there has been an active concern as of October 2022 regarding an empty commercial space in the main building. Additionally, there are recent fire safety concerns, with a violation issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though this was quickly addressed the same day.

The building has experienced various fire alarm incidents, primarily false alarms and elevator rescues, with no reported civilian injuries. The property has been subject to multiple inspection-related issues, particularly regarding shared spaces, though many of these complaints were found to have no merit or were resolved. A series of permits were obtained over the years for various improvements, including street space permits in 2001 and 2006, and the building underwent substantial seismic reinforcement work in 1994. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance issues, including reports of garbage and debris, graffiti, and illegal parking, though many of these calls were marked as resolved or unable to locate the issue.