1201-1207 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 21-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1201-1207 Divisadero St, constructed in 1923, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its recent history. Most notably, the building completed mandatory San Francisco seismic retrofitting in 2019, with work costing nearly $300,000 across both residential and commercial areas. The property has an active Tier 4 soft-story retrofit status, indicating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent concerns include a December 2023 sleeping area violation related to fire safety systems, and past incidents of water intrusion and mold (2019).

Multiple fire safety issues have been documented, including a 2020 violation for illuminated emergency lighting and exit paths, though many previous fire-related citations were promptly corrected. The building's maintenance record shows ongoing infrastructure improvements, including new fire sprinklers installed in 2012, regular plumbing updates, and electrical system upgrades, such as a completed tenant improvement project in 2022. There was a significant period of construction and compliance issues around 2009-2010, including multiple complaints about unpermitted work and loss of utilities during construction, though these appear to have been resolved. More recent work includes commercial space improvements in 2022, involving new plumbing, electrical work, and flooring updates. The property has experienced recurring issues with emergency systems and fire safety equipment, though most violations have been addressed through proper channels.

A 2023 commercial vacant structure complaint is still active. The building has approximately 21 residential units as per the most recent counts, though historical records indicate some discrepancies in unit configurations between inspections. Recent 311 calls (2025) predominantly relate to garbage and debris issues on or near the property. The building's historical record shows various maintenance and compliance challenges since 2000, with many older violations being resolved. The property has undergone multiple bathroom remodels, plumbing updates for various units, and routine electrical improvements over the years, indicating ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts by the current ownership, 1900 Eddy Street LLC.