1235 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1235 17th Avenue in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by 1235 17 Avenue LLC, was constructed in 1963 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most notably, in 2021, the building received substantial safety improvements including the installation of a new fire alarm system ($15,900) comprising various detection and alarm components, and a voluntary seismic retrofit ($150,000) involving the installation of moment frames for structural reinforcement.

Prior to these upgrades, the building had undergone re-roofing work in 2013 and addressed dry rot issues in 1998-1999, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of the building's essential systems. The building has a history of fire safety-related inspections and violations, particularly evident in 2000-2001 when multiple citations were issued for fire alarm system repairs, fire extinguisher maintenance, and fire escape obstructions, all of which were subsequently abated. Since then, there have been no active violations or major safety concerns.

The property has experienced four documented fire-related incidents since 2008, including a smoke scare, electrical issue, cooking fire, and alarm activation, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance concerns have shifted primarily to the exterior area surrounding the building, with two active 311 calls from September 2024 regarding sidewalk defects and tree overgrowth affecting the public right-of-way. The building's most recent violations and complaints have primarily been related to parking issues, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2023 and 2024.