1220 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

This two-unit duplex located at 1220 Church Street in Noe Valley, built in 1907, has experienced significant structural and maintenance challenges over the past two decades. Most recently, in late 2023 and early 2024, the property underwent interior demolition for structural observation and filed permits for rear expansion, interior remodeling, and reconfiguration of both units, along with addressing lightwell issues and converting storage space into habitable areas.

The building's history reveals serious concerns from 2005-2008, including unauthorized modifications of the garage area with a complete dwelling unit, leading to multiple housing code violations related to unpermitted work, unsafe wiring and plumbing, inadequate fire safety features, and improper occupancy conditions. The property has also faced prolonged vacancy periods, particularly noted in complaints from 2012 and 2021-2023, with issues including water and heat outages in 2005-2008, water leaks in 2024, and various maintenance problems documented through 311 calls. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of neglect and code compliance issues requiring multiple citations and fines, including failure to maintain smoke detectors, proper ventilation, and fire safety features.

Recent 311 calls in 2024 have documented water and sewage issues, graffiti, and debris concerns, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges. While there have been recent efforts to address some building deficiencies through permitted construction work, as of October 2023, several violations from the 2005-2006 period remain active, including issues related to combustible storage, interior surface conditions, stair maintenance, and smoke detection systems. The property has undergone various inspections and compliance orders over the years, with documentation showing attempts to rectify previous violations, though many of these issues appear to be recurring in nature.