1278-1280 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 1278-1280 Stanyan Street, located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by the Powers Wegbreit Revocable Trust. The duplex underwent significant renovations starting in 2018, when a $600,000 project aimed to merge the first and second floors into a single unit while restoring a second dwelling unit in the basement. During construction, sub-standard wood framing was discovered, requiring an additional $50,000 permit in June 2021 to correct the deficiencies.

The building has received comprehensive fire safety upgrades, including a new fire sprinkler system installed in 2021 ($10,871) and a fire sprinkler monitoring system put in place in 2022 ($5,280). Recent improvements (2021-2023) have included extensive plumbing work, such as bathroom remodeling, kitchen renovations, and the installation of tankless water heaters, as well as electrical upgrades including complete rewiring for outlets, switches, and lighting. The building's maintenance history includes termite repairs in 2013, and older records show roofing work completed in 2001.

The property has faced some infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by a 2023 sidewalk collapse and tree root damage issues that remain unresolved, though a curb defect was investigated and no conditions were found. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as sidewalk cleaning, parking enforcement, and minor graffiti incidents. A false fire alarm was recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported. The building's comprehensive renovation and safety system upgrades suggest a proactive approach to building maintenance and resident security, despite some ongoing infrastructure challenges outside the building's footprint.