1251 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The property at 1251 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a 2-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building built in 1963, currently owned by Tan Trust. The building underwent significant improvements between 2017-2021, including a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 (cost: $108,000) to improve seismic safety, and the addition of two ADUs (accessory dwelling units) completed in 2017 (cost: $180,000).

Subsequent upgrades included a comprehensive fire safety enhancement project in 2020-2021, featuring a new fire alarm system with low-frequency horns ($21,322) and the installation of new fire sprinklers ($30,616), bringing the building's safety systems up to modern standards. The property has also seen substantial infrastructure improvements, including electrical upgrades (new meters for ADUs, complete wiring improvements), plumbing renovations (new bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities added in 2018), and other maintenance work such as beam replacement in 2002. The building's compliance with safety regulations has been demonstrated through the successful completion of required inspections and the resolution of any identified issues, including a brief period of non-compliance in 2021 regarding the soft-story retrofit that was subsequently addressed.

The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to both building systems and safety requirements, with all recent fire safety improvements suggesting a focus on resident safety. The building's recent history also indicates active management in addressing routine maintenance and emergency responses, as evidenced by the relatively small number of complaints and violations, all of which have been resolved. The property's location has experienced typical urban issues such as parking enforcement matters and street maintenance needs, which have been generally addressed through appropriate city channels.