1242 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The two-unit residential building at 1242 19th Avenue in the Inner Sunset experienced a significant fire incident on July 28, 2023, that rendered the property uninhabitable and unsafe, particularly affecting the rear areas of the first and second floors. The fire caused extensive damage to load-bearing walls and floor joists, resulting in structural concerns and utility shutdowns.

In response to the fire, multiple building permits were filed in 2024 for repairs, including work on the second-floor residence, first-floor bedroom, rear balcony, skylight installation, and replacement of windows and doors, as well as repairs to a workshop at the lower level. Prior to these repairs, an asbestos abatement project was completed in September 2023 at a cost of $70,000. The building's fire safety systems were previously cited for violations in November 2019 regarding sprinkler and alarm maintenance, which were subsequently abated in December 2019.

While there has been only one recent fire-related violation discovered in 2023, the property has experienced multiple incidents requiring attention, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls throughout 2024-2025, primarily related to garbage and debris on or around the property. These calls, which included reports of abandoned electronics, mattresses, and graffiti, have all been resolved through appropriate city services, though they indicate ongoing maintenance challenges in the vicinity of the building. The most recent building permits from late 2024 suggest that reconstruction work following the 2023 fire is still ongoing or recently initiated, as both permits remain in "Filed" status.