1200-1240 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 12-story Thelma Arms building at 1200-1240 Fillmore Street, constructed in 1973, is an age-restricted multi-family residential property containing 142 units. The property has undergone significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including a comprehensive $15 million renovation completed in 2019-2020 that encompassed ADA unit conversions, seismic strengthening, window replacement, roof work, and fire safety improvements.

Major fire safety upgrades were implemented between 2021-2023, including the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system with 1,426 heads, a new emergency responder radio system, and various fire alarm system improvements totaling over $1 million. Historically, the building has experienced several maintenance issues, particularly in the mid-2010s, with multiple heating system failures documented in 2015-2016, along with various interior maintenance and electrical problems. All housing-related complaints from this period appear to have been resolved by January 2016.

In recent years, the building has maintained more stable operations, though there are currently two open issues from 2024-2025 regarding a high-rise sprinkler system compliance schedule violation and a sleeping area requirements violation from November 2023. The building has a history of fire safety violations, particularly in 2016-2019, but most have been corrected. Recent routine safety inspections and ongoing maintenance suggest improved upkeep, though some 311 calls from early 2025 indicate current resident concerns about garbage overflow, noise, and graffiti.