1270 La Playa, San Francisco, CA 94122

1270 La Playa is a 3-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Mark Brunig. The property has experienced significant fire-related incidents and safety concerns, most notably a substantial fire in early 2020 that caused widespread damage requiring extensive repairs across all floors due to smoke and water damage. The building is currently under a mandatory soft-story retrofit program (Tier 4 - Non-Compliant) with recent permit applications in 2024 indicating progress towards compliance.

Major renovation work has been ongoing, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 2024 (cost: $114,903), and the building remains subject to active enforcement actions due to unauthorized construction work beyond permitted scope, as noted in a 2022 complaint. Emergency systems have been a recurring focus, with work completed on a new fire alarm system in 2021 and ongoing fire safety improvements. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to essential systems, including plumbing and electrical infrastructure, with major work performed on bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities throughout.

Building violations from 2000 related to various fire safety and maintenance issues were all abated by 2002, and more recent fire violations from 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements are currently open. The property has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past decade, including roofing work in 2020, window replacements, and various system upgrades. Recent complaints indicate ongoing concerns about construction work and building safety, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications made during the 2020 repair period, though many historical maintenance issues from previous decades appear to have been addressed. The building's location has generated multiple parking-related complaints in 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions.