1262 La Playa, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 6-unit apartment building at 1262 La Playa in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Robert Terry Trust, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history since being constructed in 1976. The most recent cluster of violations occurred in December 2021, when multiple fire safety concerns were identified, including problems with smoke enclosure doors, the central alarm system, and the need for updated carbon monoxide and smoke alarm certifications - all of which were subsequently abated by January 27, 2022. A plumbing issue involving a kitchen sink backup was also reported and resolved during this period.

Earlier concerns from 2001 and 2009 regarding the smoke enclosure door and alarm system were similarly addressed, though these recurring fire safety maintenance needs are noteworthy. The building has experienced some infrastructure challenges, with documented flooding issues on the property in both December 2022 and March 2023. The property has been subject to regular inspections, with the most significant prior complaint dating back to 1997, which noted various maintenance issues including wall damage, mold, and corroded fixtures.

In addition to these historical violations, there have been multiple fire alarm system activations/false alarms recorded, though none resulted in injuries or confirmed fires. More recently, there have been several service calls to the property in 2024 related to sanitation issues, including reports of human waste, furniture debris, and general cleaning needs on the street outside the building, as well as concerns about abandoned vehicles near the property. While these recent 311 calls primarily relate to external maintenance and parking issues rather than building safety, they do indicate ongoing challenges with property management in the surrounding area. A coffee business, Rasayana Coffee, has been approved for operation at the address, permitted to occupy no more than 1/3 of the total floor area.