1275 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 1275 Buchanan St building is a 2-story, 7-unit multi-family residential property located in the Western Addition neighborhood, built in 1963 and currently owned by the Smith Family Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a substantial $15,000 structural strengthening project in 2012 that added moment frames and shear wall sections, and a comprehensive window replacement project in 2004 that upgraded 32 windows. The property experienced notable maintenance issues in the early 2000s, particularly with its stairs, which were described as being in poor condition and had to be urgently repaired in 2001 to address safety concerns.

A series of building violations were documented in 2003-2008, primarily related to fire safety issues such as fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher requirements, and ventilation, though all these violations were officially abated by March 2008. Recent history shows no active violations or major structural concerns, though there have been several minor fire alarm system activations and maintenance-related incidents recorded over the years, including two fire complaints in 2023-2025 (one regarding alarm systems and one with a correctable condition). The building underwent routine safety inspections in 2010 and 2018, with no major issues reported.

Recent 311 calls from January 2025 mostly relate to street cleaning and debris removal around the property, which appears to be an ongoing issue with multiple reports in a short timeframe. The building's fire incident record shows several false alarm activations and water-related incidents, but notably, there have been no civilian injuries recorded in any incidents. The property has maintained a pattern of addressing violations and completing required permits, suggesting proper attention to building maintenance and safety requirements.