1-173 Dakota St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The property at 1-173 Dakota Street is a 68-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1940, currently owned by the SFCC Housing Authority. The building has experienced multiple boiler-related issues, with several complaints filed between 2023-2024 regarding expired boiler permits (most recently in November 2024). A significant tenant concern was reported in September 2024, regarding an unusable bathtub causing plumbing issues. The building underwent substantial maintenance work in the 1990s, including lead paint abatement at roof eaves and apartment egress windows, and has seen regular boiler and water heater maintenance since then, with permits issued for replacements and repairs between 2014-2024.

The building has faced various housing code violations and maintenance issues, including a recent December 2023 sanitation violation regarding rubbish or trash. In late 2023, there were reports of blight concerning a missing bathroom window and a previous issue with trash accumulation attracting pests. Fire safety inspections in 2023 revealed several violations regarding extinguishers, exit maintenance, and numbering, though these were eventually corrected. The property has experienced numerous fire-related incidents over the years, including false alarm activations, a gas leak, and two building fires, though none resulted in civilian injuries.

Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to infrastructure, including electrical work for water heaters and various plumbing upgrades. The building's permit history shows consistent attention to essential systems, particularly the heating and hot water infrastructure. Recent permits from 2023-2024 indicate work on boiler systems, including removal and replacement of equipment. The property has also faced challenges with waste management and sanitation, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris, particularly in late 2024. Planning records indicate some historical development activity related to a recycling center in the Potrero HOPE SF area, though these were ultimately marked as closed.