1020-1040 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The property at 1020-1040 Fillmore Street is a 3-story multi-family residential building located in the Western Addition neighborhood, containing 92 units and constructed in 1971, currently owned by Allen Com Housing Initiative. The building has recently undergone or is undergoing significant maintenance work, including a completed $92,000 renovation in Unit 501 (January 2024) involving kitchen and bathroom updates, as well as unit-specific electrical and plumbing work. Previous infrastructure improvements include window replacements (2013) and multiple boiler-related upgrades between 2022-2024, with the most recent hydronic boiler replacement occurring in June 2023. The building has active rehabilitation permits from December 2022 addressing accessibility improvements, common area upgrades, and security office relocation.

The property has experienced recurring issues with heating systems, as evidenced by multiple tenant complaints regarding inadequate heat between 2019-2025, with the most recent complaints filed in early 2024 noting no heat and maintenance issues. The building has also faced significant plumbing challenges, including a serious sewage incident in Unit 101 in December 2020, reports of water and mold issues (2020-2024), and a broken sewer drain line repair in 2020. Recent fire safety concerns include a violation issued in October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though previous fire safety issues (such as blocked exits and extinguisher problems) have been addressed. The building's service infrastructure has seen regular maintenance, including electrical system upgrades and panel replacements, though some permits have expired and required renewal.

While the building has undergone various improvement projects and repairs, there remains a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly related to heating systems and plumbing infrastructure. The property's history includes several building violations and complaints, though many of these issues have been resolved through corrective action. The most recent building work focuses on accessibility improvements and unit modernization, suggesting ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property. The building's system replacements and upgrades, including heating systems, suggest attempts to address persistent maintenance issues, though recent heating-related complaints indicate ongoing challenges in this area.