1221-1229 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1221-1229 Fulton Street in Alamo Square, owned by Alamo Square Investments LLC, was constructed in 1900 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most concerning is an active complaint from November 2020 regarding the building's potential soft-story status, suggesting structural vulnerabilities that have not been addressed under the city's mandate. In August 2019, the building underwent routine safety inspections that revealed multiple safety concerns, including the need for fire extinguishers and door closers, though these violations were abated by September 2019.

The building has a documented history of maintenance work, including a major renovation in 2016 involving kitchen and bathroom updates across units, structural repairs to rear stairs in 2012, and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades between 2011 and 2015, including water heater replacements and bathroom fixture updates. The property's maintenance record shows attention to various systems, with completed permits for sewer curb trap replacement and kitchen/bathroom renovations. However, the building has experienced recurring issues with permit expirations and the need for permit renewals, particularly between 2009-2014 for various improvement projects.

While there have been multiple fire alarm activations, all incidents were determined to be false alarms or related to detector malfunctions, with no reported injuries or actual fires. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban maintenance challenges, as evidenced by 311 calls for street cleaning and other municipal services, though these are not directly related to building conditions. Recent 311 calls from 2019-2024 primarily involve sidewalk cleaning and maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns.