1255 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The 18-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1255 Taraval Street, owned by Taraval 1255 LP, was constructed in 1961 and has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (as a Tier 2 property) to improve seismic resilience, followed by a comprehensive fire alarm system installation in 2021 that included new smoke detectors, pull stations, and sounders at a cost of $45,000.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with violations and complaints regarding fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm maintenance dating back to 2006, 2016, and most recently in 2024, though these issues were generally corrected following inspection. Multiple routine inspections between 1997 and 2011 have been conducted by Housing Inspection Services, revealing various maintenance needs such as garage area repairs, fire escape maintenance, and wall repairs, all of which were subsequently addressed. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical infrastructure, including a 600-amp underground service conversion in 2006 and earlier repairs such as reroofing and dry rot remediation in 1997.

Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 suggest ongoing exterior maintenance challenges, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and graffiti near the property, though these issues are primarily external to the building itself. The building's permit and violation history indicates a pattern of addressing safety and maintenance issues, though the frequency of fire safety-related violations suggests this remains an area requiring continued attention. The most recent building permit records and fire safety inspections suggest that major systems have been upgraded and maintained according to current standards, with the soft-story retrofit providing additional structural security to residents.