1220 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 1220 Hayes Street property is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1960 and owned by Ben & Shirley L Ng 1992 Rev. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, including the 2024 compliance work on Unit #2's windows, substantial fire safety upgrades in late 2022 (fire alarm system and sprinklers), and the 2018 addition of two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) valued at $120,000. Major structural improvements include a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 and a new roof installation in 2020.

The building has experienced some maintenance challenges, as evidenced by a September 2024 complaint about various maintenance issues including broken bathroom vanity, kitchen problems, and general building condition concerns, though most prior violations have been resolved. Historical issues from 2014-2018 included problems with roof drainage, security lighting, and various building systems, though these appear to have been addressed through subsequent renovations and repairs. The property has maintained an active approach to code compliance and safety upgrades, with significant investments in life safety systems including fire sprinklers, alarms, and electrical improvements between 2021-2022.

The building achieved its soft-story retrofit compliance (Tier 3) status as of 2023, demonstrating adherence to seismic safety requirements. Recent plumbing work in 2023 included the installation of new furnaces and water heater flue vents, indicating continued infrastructure improvements. While there have been occasional issues with noise from construction work (noted in November 2021) and some exterior graffiti incidents, these appear to be relatively minor compared to the extensive building improvements and system upgrades that have been systematically addressed over recent years.