1287-1293 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The property at 1287-1293 16th Avenue in the Inner Sunset is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Walter R & Josefine Frommel. The building has undergone several significant structural improvements over the past few decades, including a sewer line replacement in 2020, installation of foundation bolts in 2003, and most recently, a filed permit in April 2023 for voluntary soft story upgrades and foundation replacement.

Historical records show multiple housing inspections in the early 2000s (2000, 2002, 2009) that revealed various safety concerns, primarily related to fire safety, including issues with fire proofing, fire extinguishers, and combustible storage, though all these violations were abated by June 2000. The building's maintenance history includes repairs to stairs, handrails, and wood rot in 1997, though this permit has since expired. Recent activity at the property, particularly in 2024-2025, has primarily consisted of parking-related issues and sidewalk access concerns during construction work, with multiple 311 calls regarding blocked sidewalks, parking spaces, and street defects.

Notably, there was one tenant buyout recorded at the adjacent address (1283 16th Ave) in June 2022 for $26,421.72 involving one tenant. While the building has had its share of violations and maintenance issues over the years, the owners have generally addressed problems once identified, and recent permits indicate ongoing investment in improving the building's structural integrity. The most pressing concerns from past years - primarily fire safety - appear to have been resolved, as evidenced by the lack of active violations in recent years.