1234-1238 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Located in San Francisco's Alamo Square neighborhood, 1234-1238 Grove Street is a 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Str Grove LLC. The property has undergone several significant safety and modernization improvements in recent years, most notably a complete fire alarm system upgrade in late 2023 to meet current NFPA 72 (2022) codes and a completed soft-story retrofit in 2022 to improve earthquake safety, which included adding wood-sheathed shear walls, new foundations, and diaphragm connections on the ground floor.

In 2019, the building underwent substantial interior renovations including bathroom additions, kitchen remodeling, and associated electrical and plumbing updates. The building's maintenance history shows previous attention to structural and safety concerns, including termite remediation work in 2003 and 1996, foundation work in 1994, and reroofing in 1993. The property experienced several fire safety violations in 2022, including issues with fire extinguishers and alarm systems, though these were subsequently addressed and abated by December 2022.

Recent inspection and maintenance records indicate ongoing attention to building safety and code compliance, with the most recent fire alarm system upgrade costing approximately $37,639 showing a commitment to maintaining current safety standards. The building has been subject to routine safety inspections over the years, with some historical issues related to emergency exit access and fire safety equipment, though these appear to have been resolved. The property's location in a historic district has raised some concerns about exterior modifications, as evidenced by a 2021 complaint regarding a trash structure affecting the building's facade, though this was ultimately closed with no violation found.