1045 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, nine-unit apartment building at 1045 Lake Street, owned by Dean D. Rally and Tami L., was constructed in 1922 and has undergone numerous significant upgrades over the years to maintain safety and compliance. Most recently, in October 2023, the building completed a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $28,800 to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

The building has addressed major structural safety concerns through a completed soft-story retrofit in 2014 (cost: $45,000) and multiple unit-specific improvements, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, as well as window replacements in several units between 2004-2006. There have been periodic issues requiring attention, notably a cluster of fire safety violations in 2001 that were promptly abated, and multiple complaints about unpermitted work in unit 1 in 2018 that were addressed through proper permitting and corrections. The building's mechanical systems have received considerable attention, with major plumbing upgrades including complete repiping (2018), water heater replacement (2018), and house trap replacement (2021).

Electrical improvements have been substantial, with the most recent including a car charger installation (2023) and various unit-specific electrical system upgrades. While there were some fire safety concerns in 2016-2019 that generated violations and complaints, these were all addressed and abated. Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned external issues such as parking violations and tree maintenance, with no recent internal building complaints. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, as evidenced by the completion of required soft-story retrofit work and regular updates to fire safety systems.