1226-1230 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1226-1230 Page Street in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, owned by the Mateo Family Trust, has undergone significant renovations and faced several challenges since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in September 2024, improvements were made to the first-floor unit including the installation of a wet bar sink and related plumbing and electrical work. In 2023, a new sprinkler monitoring system was installed, demonstrating ongoing fire safety improvements.

A major project completed in 2021 converted the basement into a two-bedroom accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with modern amenities, including a new bathroom, kitchen, and upgraded electrical systems. This work was part of a larger renovation effort that included comprehensive updates to multiple units throughout the building, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1 and 2 on the second floor, and the installation of new safety features including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a 400-amp electrical service upgrade. The building has faced several significant incidents, including a major fire in 2019 that affected the top floor and caused substantial water damage throughout the building.

This incident led to extensive repairs and updates, including the installation of a new sprinkler system in the basement and first floor. Historical records show previous issues with unauthorized unit conversions, particularly in 2001-2010, when there were complaints about illegal units and conversion of the second floor into multiple units, though these issues appear to have been resolved through subsequent permitted work. The property has also undergone regular safety and maintenance inspections, with recent improvements focusing on modernizing the building systems and ensuring compliance with current safety standards. The owner has conducted tenant buyouts at the property in 2021 and 2023, suggesting efforts to manage unit occupancy and building improvements, though the specific circumstances and reasons for these buyouts are not detailed in the records.