1239 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1239 17th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, built in 1963, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced various maintenance issues over its history. Most notably, in 2021, the building completed a voluntary seismic retrofit costing $150,000, installed a new fire alarm system ($17,307), and underwent substantial improvements to Unit 1 including kitchen renovations ($30,000) with associated plumbing and electrical work.

The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded, though no civilian injuries have ever occurred. Past maintenance challenges included multiple instances of dry rot repairs in 1998-1999, three roofing projects (1995 and 2013), and various building code violations primarily in 2006-2009 related to heating, window functionality, and security requirements, all of which were resolved. Recent activity at the property has focused on infrastructure maintenance and compliance, with a routine fire alarm system inspection in July 2023 showing corrected conditions.

External to the building, there have been multiple recent complaints (2024) regarding sidewalk parking issues and tree maintenance, though these are municipal rather than building-specific concerns. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to safety and code compliance issues, as evidenced by the comprehensive 2021 upgrades and prompt response to violations when they occur. The property has maintained a generally stable history since the major upgrades in 2021, with no current active violations or complaints related to the building's core systems or structure.