1227-1231 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1227-1231 Folsom Street, owned by Kockos Kent, was constructed in 1909 and contains 4 units with commercial space on the ground floor. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly concerning the rear stairs, with repairs required in both 2009 and 2017, and violations related to handrail safety appearing multiple times over the years. A significant cluster of building violations was documented in November 2017, including problems with an electrical junction box, structural maintenance, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, general dilapidation, and rodent infestation, though these were subsequently addressed.

Recent tenant complaints have revolved around emergency egress issues, sanitation concerns, and pest problems, with the most recent complaint in 2022 regarding unauthorized storage in emergency exits. The building underwent various improvement works including reroofing in 1999, water heater installation in 2017, and electrical system updates, though multiple historical permits from the 1990s show expired applications, including attempts to convert the space from industrial/workshop/office to artist live-work use. Recent activity at the property has seen regular issues with garbage and debris outside the building, with multiple reports to city services in 2024, though these are primarily street-level concerns rather than direct building maintenance issues.

A fire safety inspection in late 2021 noted the presence of combustible materials, though this violation was promptly corrected within two months. The building has also experienced various infrastructure and maintenance issues over the years, including electrical wiring concerns in 2012 and various plumbing and heating system problems, with the most recent major building violations cluster occurring in 2017. While many of these issues have been addressed through permits and inspections, the frequency of maintenance-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep, particularly regarding the rear stairs/egress areas and sanitation in shared spaces.