1033-1037 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 1033-1037 Polk Street is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Cedar Alley Properties LLC. The building has undergone several renovation projects in recent years, with significant work performed in 2019 including interior renovations to the ground and mezzanine levels ($40,000), kitchen and bathroom remodeling ($50,000), and door and window replacements ($24,000). In 2020, the building received HVAC upgrades with new furnace and cooling systems installed.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with violations documented in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and most recently in August 2024 related to alarm system maintenance. Multiple fire system malfunctions have been recorded, though no civilian injuries have resulted from these incidents. The building's recent history includes two documented vacant storefront complaints in 2019 and 2020, while several attempts to significantly redevelop the property have been proposed and subsequently withdrawn or cancelled, including plans for an eight-story residential building with retail space.

The property has also experienced recurring maintenance issues related to garbage and debris, with numerous 311 calls logged in early 2025 regarding human waste, debris, and other sanitary concerns around the building's exterior. While many of the building's recent renovation projects and system upgrades have been properly permitted and completed, several permits from 2019 are listed as expired, though this is not uncommon for certain types of completed work that may require permit renewals. The property's location in the Van Ness/Civic Center neighborhood subjects it to the typical urban challenges of the area, particularly regarding sidewalk cleanliness and street-level maintenance.