1255 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 1255 Grove Street in Alamo Square, built in 1927, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most pressing concerns emerging in recent years. Most notably, there is an active complaint from December 2020 regarding the building's soft-story status, which has not been added to the city's property mandate despite posing potential seismic hazards.

Recent building improvements include a 2020 project to replace windows and siding at the rear of the building, while electrical upgrades were completed in 2006 with the installation of new meters and panels. The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with a 2010 complaint regarding water damage, rotting floorboards, and crumbling walls, though these violations were abated within one month. Security and safety systems have required ongoing attention, with multiple fire safety violations recorded between 2005-2018, including issues with alarm systems, blocked exits, and sprinkler systems.

The building's history shows pattern of unpermitted work, including a 2021 complaint about unauthorized construction in the garage and a 2005 incident involving the gutting of units without proper permits. Maintenance records indicate ongoing attention to building upkeep, with various routine safety inspections documented between 1999 and 2017. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 primarily relate to external issues such as parking violations, graffiti, and sidewalk maintenance, suggesting that while the building has had its share of internal maintenance challenges, recent years have seen fewer urgent internal safety complaints.