2120 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 18-unit, three-story apartment building at 2120 Larkin Street in Russian Hill, owned by E C Chao Investments LLC, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1928. Most recently, in August 2024, the building received fire violations related to fire escape maintenance, electrical hazards, and record keeping, though these were subsequently abated.

The building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work in 2014, costing $100,000, and has since made various improvements including the replacement of five front-facing windows in 2020, kitchen sink replacement in 2021, and compliance with multiple fire safety corrections between 2017-2024. Historical records show a pattern of fire safety and maintenance issues, particularly during the early 2000s, when multiple violations were documented between 2001-2003 related to fire escapes, electrical systems, and combustible storage.

The building underwent structural reinforcing in 2014 to comply with soft-story requirements and received attention to various systems including plumbing and electrical components. While there have been no active violations since the 2024 inspection, recent fire safety issues and the building's history of maintenance challenges suggest ongoing attention to building systems is required. The property has also experienced various exterior maintenance needs over the years, including garage door repairs in 1988 and multiple roofing projects in 1995, indicating periodic maintenance and updates throughout its history.