1200 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-story, 59-unit multi-family residential building at 1200 Fulton Street in Alamo Square, constructed in 1927, has a significant number of maintenance and safety concerns that warrant attention. Most notably, as of November 2020, there are active concerns about the building being a "soft-story" structure that has not been added to the city's soft-story property mandate, suggesting potential seismic vulnerability. The building has experienced recurring window replacement issues, with the most recent authorized work (2014) involving the replacement of 30 windows in apartments #209, 504, 508, 607, and 608 on the west and south sides.

Recent fire safety concerns include an open violation from October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though previous fire-related incidents have generally been minor, typically involving false alarms, system malfunctions, or routine service calls. The building's maintenance history reveals various issues requiring attention, particularly in 2008 when multiple building violations were documented, including interior surface problems, water damage, lead hazard concerns, and general dilapidation. Other significant maintenance work includes plumbing system updates in 2015 (trap replacement and upper lateral work), a complete reroofing in 2005 ($49,000), and a parapet renovation in 1994 ($25,000). The property has experienced some electrical issues (2020) and routine safety inspections over the years, with periodic problems such as a collapsed bathroom ceiling in 2008 and sink installation issues.

More recent concerns primarily involve exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple street space permits issued between 2019 and 2023, and a pattern of parking-related complaints and garbage issues around the property as noted in 311 calls throughout 2024. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvement work, including multiple street space permits (2019-2023), window replacements (2014), roofing (2005), and parapet work (1994). While many of these permits indicate routine maintenance, the presence of recent fire safety violations and unresolved soft-story concerns suggests ongoing structural and safety issues that require attention. The property has experienced multiple fire department responses over the years, though none resulted in significant injuries or damage, primarily relating to system malfunctions and routine service calls.