1200 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1200 42nd Avenue in the Outer Sunset, owned by the Chan Family Trust, was constructed in 1961 and has undergone several routine inspections over the years. The most significant cluster of issues occurred in early 2017, when multiple violations were documented between January 25 and January 30, including problems with interior surfaces, fire safety systems, and electrical safety.

Specific violations included damaged doors, wall repairs needed, issues with weatherproofing on stucco, problems with fire escape drop ladders, requirements for carbon monoxide and smoke alarm affidavits, and the need for ground fault protection at the kitchen sink. All these violations were addressed and abated by March 1, 2017. A subsequent inspection in March 2018 noted the need to permanently remove combustible storage, which was also resolved by April 27, 2018.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to various safety and structural concerns, though there was one recorded electrical wiring/equipment issue that resulted in a fire incident with no civilian injuries. More recent exterior maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls in 2024 and early 2025, including pavement defects and water leaks, though these appear to be municipal infrastructure rather than building-specific problems. The building has undergone regular routine inspections throughout its history, with records showing consistent monitoring by Housing Inspection Services from 1999 through 2018.