1247 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

1247 Fulton Street is a three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907 in the Alamo Square neighborhood, currently owned by Sfv Real Estate LLC. The building has undergone significant seismic and safety improvements, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 costing $80,300 and a voluntary seismic upgrade filed in 2017. The property has experienced several concerning safety issues in recent years, with the most recent violations occurring in August 2024 related to blocked exits, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishers.

Historical violations include a 2016 issue with an unsafe flue that required correction, and complaints about boiler permit violations in 2010 that were promptly addressed. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including a new boiler and flue installation in 2016 ($6,000), water heater replacement in 2019, and substantial unit renovations in 2014 involving kitchen and bathroom updates ($18,000). Electrical systems have been upgraded throughout the building, with work completed between 2008-2011 including new panel installations and rewiring of multiple units.

Recent maintenance issues include a September 2024 sewage backup discharge and previous concerns about sidewalk conditions and graffiti in 2014. The building has experienced several fire-related incidents, though none resulted in injuries, including CO detector activations and smoke detector activations, with recent violations indicating ongoing concerns about fire safety equipment maintenance. The property successfully completed a Tier 3 soft-story retrofit, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.