1133 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1133 Hayes St in Alamo Square, owned by Khostovan Ali & Fatemah, has a complicated maintenance and compliance history since its construction in 1906. Most notably, the building underwent a significant seismic retrofit in 2018-2021 to comply with San Francisco's soft-story retrofit program, which was completed successfully with CFC issuance.

A concerning incident was reported in October 2021 regarding unpermitted work on the building's exterior, including damaged wiring, weatherproofing issues, and unauthorized jackhammering, though this was abated within days. The property has had recurring fire safety issues, with a notable cluster of violations in May 2018 regarding fire alarms, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide alarms, and gas shutoff tools, all of which were resolved by June 2018. Historical records show various attempts to address building modifications and improvements, including a 2004 violation regarding unauthorized floor construction, multiple unit legalization attempts from 1994-2006, and a 2007 project to remove an illegal floor addition and restore the roof's original appearance.

Recent maintenance records indicate ongoing challenges with graffiti (with several incidents reported in 2023-2024) and parking enforcement issues. The building's soft-story retrofit status is now listed as complete, and there have been no major safety violations recorded since 2018, suggesting improved compliance with building codes and safety requirements. However, the property has a documented history of water intrusion issues, particularly noted in a 1997 complaint about rainwater damage and electrical safety concerns.