139 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 139 Hugo Street in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Newman Abraham Trust, has undergone several significant safety improvements since its construction in 1914, most notably a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 costing $90,000 to meet seismic safety standards. Historical building complaints from 1998 raised serious concerns including weak sagging floors, water seepage in hallways, hazardous materials near the boiler, and electrical safety issues, all of which were subsequently resolved.

In 2010, the building faced various maintenance issues including deteriorated windows, lead paint concerns, and multiple repair needs for the heating system, electrical outlets, and plumbing fixtures, though these violations were abated by February 2011. Recent fire safety inspections have revealed ongoing concerns, with the most recent violation issued in March 2023 regarding alarm system maintenance, though this has since been abated. The building has experienced recurring issues with blocked exits, documented in multiple fire complaints between 2006 and 2018, all of which were corrected.

Recent maintenance history shows relatively few building violations, with the most significant being a 2022 fire alarm system violation. The property has generated numerous 311 calls in 2024 primarily related to parking enforcement, sidewalk parking, and debris cleanup, though these do not directly pertain to building safety or maintenance. The completion of the soft-story retrofit and the resolution of many historical complaints suggest improvements in building safety over time, though periodic fire safety violations indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges.