1211-1215 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 3-story multi-family residential building at 1211-1215 Polk Street, owned by Woo Kit Oi and constructed in 1907, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over its lifetime. Major structural work was completed in 2007 with the replacement of rusted steel beams and sidewalk slabs costing $35,000, and a seismic safety program was implemented in 1995 for $55,000. Recent electrical upgrades include the replacement of basement and first-floor sub panels in October 2024.

The building has experienced multiple fire safety concerns between 2021 and 2023, including issues with blocked exits, fire escape maintenance, and extinguisher upkeep, though all violations were subsequently corrected. Between 2018 and 2023, there were recurring issues with the vacant commercial storefront ordinance, and in 2023, a unpermitted partition wall installation was reported and required correction. The property has a history of unauthorized modifications and use concerns, including a 2023 complaint about unpermitted construction work reportedly related to nightclub/bar conversion, and previous illegal short-term rental activity between 2017-2019 that was ultimately addressed through proper enforcement channels.

Several plumbing and infrastructure improvements have been made over the years, including sewer work in 2014 and various building permits dating back to the 1980s. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural integrity and safety systems, though recent years have seen recurring issues with compliance to commercial storefront regulations and fire safety concerns. The property had 2 tenant buyouts in 2016 for $5,000, though details on these units are limited. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 indicate ongoing concerns with street cleaning and sanitation in the vicinity, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions or maintenance.