2232 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The two-story multi-family residential building at 2232 Larkin Street in Russian Hill, owned by David W Wong, was constructed in 1962 and contains 5 units. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably a soft story retrofit filed in June 2021 costing approximately $130,000, and a fire alarm system upgrade completed in May 2021 that included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current code requirements.

These improvements follow a history of fire safety violations that were documented in 2001 and 2008, which included issues with smoke enclosure doors, combustible storage, and a fire escape ladder that have since been resolved. The building has experienced various maintenance and upgrade work over the years, including a bathroom remodel in unit #201 in 2009 (with corresponding plumbing and electrical work), a kitchen electrical upgrade in 2010, and a roof replacement in 1996.

More recent concerns have been documented through 311 calls, with several issues reported in 2024 including sewage discharge from a side vent, graffiti, and noise complaints. Historical building violations from 2001 through 2014 were all resolved, and the most recent routine housing inspection complaint from 2009 is still marked as active. The property has shown ongoing maintenance attention with multiple permits for various upgrades and repairs, suggesting active management of building systems and compliance with current safety requirements.