1239 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1239 Hayes Street in Alamo Square, built in 1951, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance challenges over the past decades. Most notably, the property completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018, following an initial violation notice in 2017 regarding earthquake safety requirements.

The building has maintained active efforts in addressing structural and safety concerns, including a comprehensive roof replacement in 2010 ($17,000), wood dry rot repairs and window replacements in 2016($8,000), and the installation of new roof lightwell drains in 2016. A series of fire alarm system-related incidents and violations occurred between 2019 and 2022, with the most recent violation (October 2022) related to alarm system maintenance, though this was subsequently abated. The property has undergone routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2008, 2011, and 2018, suggesting regular oversight of building conditions.

While there have been several building permits issued for various improvements, including street space permits and garage door upgrades in 2008, the building has experienced multiple fire alarm system malfunctions, though these incidents resulted in no civilian injuries. Recent tenant concerns have included multiple parking enforcement cases for blocking driveways in 2023, and there is currently an open noise complaint from August 2024. The building's owner, listed as "Mme C J Walker Hme Girls&wo," has demonstrated compliance with major safety requirements such as the soft-story retrofit program, though there have been several instances of delayed maintenance and violations related to fire safety systems that required intervention from city authorities.