1240 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1240 Geneva Avenue in the Crocker Amazon neighborhood was constructed in 1954 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory $70,000 soft-story retrofit in 2017, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced multiple safety and compliance challenges, including a fire incident in March 2021, several reports of blocked exits in 2015 (including one related to a fire extinguisher), and violations related to lead paint hazards in 2015.

Between 2000 and 2004, the building faced numerous violations regarding security, fire safety, and sanitation, all of which were ultimately abated by March 2004. The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance and safety improvements, including the installation of guardrails (2006), repairs to the rear staircase and roof (2015), and various routine inspections by housing authorities. In response to building safety concerns, the property owner has completed several significant repairs, including balcony railing replacements (2006) and a sprinkler system installation in the garage (1991). The building has also faced issues with unauthorized modifications, as evidenced by complaints in 2015 regarding unauthorized structures built by a tenant in Apartment 4.

Recent noise complaints in 2022 suggest ongoing resident concerns, while recent maintenance issues such as a fallen tree (2024) and abandoned furniture (2024) have been promptly addressed by city services. The building's compliance history indicates active management attention to safety requirements, though there have been recurring issues with individual tenant compliance impacting shared safety systems. The property's most recent building permit history shows attention to structural safety and maintenance, with all major work completed according to the records. The most pressing historical safety concerns have been addressed through various building permits and completed work, including the significant soft-story retrofit which now meets current seismic safety standards.