1205 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The three-story, 11-unit apartment building at 1205 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, built in 1914, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the past decade. Most recently, the building has received substantial safety upgrades, including a completed fire alarm system upgrade in October 2024 costing over $31,000, and a currently issued $20,800 re-roofing project. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, demonstrating seismic safety compliance. Recent infrastructure improvements include plumbing work in Unit 7 (December 2023) and various fire safety upgrades.

The building has experienced a series of maintenance and habitability issues between 2018 and 2024, including problems with windows, water stability, mold, and heating systems. A concerning pattern of maintenance issues is evident, with multiple complaints about utilities (water pressure, heat distribution), appliance problems (broken stove, refrigerator leaks), and interior conditions (holes in walls, weatherproofing issues). The property has also faced several fire safety concerns, with violations recorded in 2021 related to the sprinkler system, extinguishers, and alarm systems, though these were subsequently corrected. Historical violations from 2000 included various fire safety and gas utility issues, all of which were abated.

The building is currently listed under review for planning records, with several questions regarding zoning compliance, variances, and special district status. Recent 311 calls (2024) have primarily concerned street-level issues like sidewalk defects and parking violations. The property has maintained some essential safety systems, as evidenced by the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas during the 2024 fire alarm upgrade, though there have been recurring issues with fire safety systems that required multiple interventions. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with timely response to various habitability issues, though many recent complaints have been resolved. The most recent major infrastructure improvements focus on safety systems and structural components, indicating some progress in addressing building code requirements.