1287 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94122

1287 Arguello Blvd is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, currently owned by the Winnifred B Rawlings 1983 I Trust. The building has recently experienced significant maintenance and safety issues, with multiple active violations as of 2024, including concerns about asbestos containment, structural problems, stair repairs, and fire safety compliance.

Particularly notable is a cluster of building violations filed in March 2024 that remain unresolved, including requirements for proper containment systems, signage, and resident notifications, along with a violation regarding weatherproofing on stucco from September 2023. Recent maintenance history shows some positive improvements, including the installation of wall heaters in bedrooms (completed November 2023) and prior plumbing work such as sewer and trap replacement (2021).

However, the building has faced several concerning incidents, including a documented period without heat and hot water in multiple units during August 2023, and most troublingly, allegations of unsafe asbestos removal practices in April 2024. The property has a history of routine inspections, with several past violations being addressed, such as the installation of grab rails on rear access stairs in 2011 and improvements to the fire safety system, though the current active violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's exterior has seen some recent upgrades, including the replacement of cedar shake siding with James Hardie lap siding in 2022, though this work appears to have triggered some of the current violations regarding proper containment and safety procedures.