1201 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

Located at 1201 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, this 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015 (Classified as Tier 3), demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake preparedness requirements.

Recent considerable work includes a $56,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #3 (currently in progress as of 2024), and a 2022 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current safety standards, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet code requirements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity and safety systems, with major improvements including a 2005 electrical service upgrade to 200A, installation of a sprinkler system in 1986, termite damage repairs in 1986, and brick veneer replacement in 1990. The property's maintenance history reveals past challenges with safety systems and resident amenities, particularly during the 2001-2008 period, when multiple housing inspections identified various issues including fire safety concerns, security problems, and maintenance needs in common areas.

These violations, which were all subsequently abated, included concerns about fire escape obstructions, smoke detectors, fire extinguisher maintenance, and drainage pipes. The most recent building complaints have been resolved, with no active violations on record as of 2024. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily related to external issues such as street cleaning and parking concerns, including a sewage backup incident in January 2024 that was resolved by the Public Utilities Commission.