1278-1280 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The four-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1278-1280 20th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant changes in recent years, most notably the conversion of a portion of the building into a preschool facility known as "New Journey Preschool" in 2021. This transformation, costing approximately $150,000, required substantial upgrades to safety systems, including a fire alarm system expansion in 2022 ($5,000) and the installation of new safety features such as pull stations, smoke detectors, and horn strobes. Comprehensive improvements were made to accommodate the preschool's needs, including plumbing work for ADA-compliant restrooms and air distribution systems in March 2022, along with electrical upgrades for lighting and appliance installations.

The building's safety systems have received ongoing attention, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 2007 ($2,000) and fire sprinkler monitoring setup in 2007. Historical records show a variety of maintenance and upgrade work, including residential and commercial space modifications in 2007 and various utility improvements. The property has experienced some environmental challenges in recent years, as evidenced by several 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 regarding street cleaning, hazardous materials, and waste removal.

A significant complaint was filed in 2005 regarding construction potentially affecting neighboring property foundations, though this was not directly related to the current building's condition. The building has also had some fire safety inspections in 2011, with issues regarding alarm systems, extinguishers, and blocked exits, though records indicate these conditions were corrected. While the property has undergone substantial modifications to accommodate modern uses, particularly the preschool, the maintenance of safety systems and infrastructure has been regularly addressed through permits and inspections.