1441 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133

1441 Montgomery Street is a 5-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Telegraph Place LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past decade, including mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting completed in 2020 (with an initial permit cost of $90,000) to meet earthquake safety requirements. Recent fire safety improvements include the installation of low-frequency sounders in 2021 (and 2023) to meet fire code requirements, though this work has been associated with various fire safety complaints regarding extinguishers, exits, and alarm systems between 2017 and 2024. The building has experienced recurring issues with its boiler system, with multiple violations and complaints about unpermitted operation from 2017 to 2022, though these were eventually abated.

Windows have also been a maintenance concern, with recent work in 2023 replacing leaking aluminum windows. The property has undergone unit improvements, including complete renovations of Units 1 and 2 in 2013, featuring new kitchens, bathrooms, and finishes. There have been several documented safety violations and complaints, particularly in 2017-2019, regarding handrails, egress obstructions, window repairs, and lead paint hazards, though most of these issues were resolved by 2018. Two recent building permits in 2024 addressed the removal of low-frequency horns from Units 1, 2, and 3B.

Maintenance issues have included heating system problems, with multiple complaints about lack of heat in 2013 and 2017. A notable historical violation involves an illegal short-term rental incident in Unit 2, though this was resolved with a penalty fee. The building currently holds a "Completed" status for its soft-story retrofit requirements with Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 identified and corrected issues with fire extinguishers and blocked exits.