1201-1209 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 3-story, 9-unit apartment building at 1201-1209 6th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Optimal Partners, was constructed in 1916 and has undergone several significant upgrades and maintenance work over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (completed at a cost of $107,000), enhancing its seismic safety with new ply shear walls and steel moment frames. Recent improvements include a comprehensive renovation program in 2023 that addressed multiple units (1-9) with kitchen and bathroom remodels, along with repairs to the intercom and buzzer systems, valued at $198,000.

The building is currently scheduled for window replacement work in 2025, with permits issued for eight new wood windows including seven visible from the street. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent concerns focusing on the intercom system's reliability between 2022 and 2023, and a 2020 water damage incident in unit #4. The building's fire safety systems have required attention, with violations noted in late 2023 regarding alarm system maintenance, though these appear to have been resolved promptly.

Historical records show various plumbing and electrical improvements, including significant renovations in individual units during the 2013-2015 period, and the building has generally complied with major regulatory requirements such as the soft-story retrofit program, classified as Tier 3 with completion certified by the CFC. The property's recent history has been marked by active maintenance and upgrading of systems and units, with multiple work permits issued and completed, though occasional service disruptions like the intercom issues and window maintenance complaints have affected resident comfort. The building's management has generally addressed violations promptly when they occur, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple building complaints and permit requirements over recent years.