1644 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

1644 Taylor Street, a 4-story, 17-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913 in Russian Hill, has a complex maintenance and compliance history. The building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $90,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent concerns include an open violation as of November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements issued by the fire department, and a 2021 complaint about inadequate heating management, where tenants reported radiator heat being turned off during daytime hours.

The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, including light dryrot repair on back stairs in 2020, removal of an unpermitted roof deck in 2019, and various structural and electrical improvements between 2003-2006. The building's history includes multiple building violations and complaints primarily related to safety and compliance issues. Notable incidents include a 2019 complaint about unpermitted structural work and unauthorized handrails, and a series of fire safety violations in 2000-2008 concerning smoke enclosure doors, egress obstruction, and security requirements, all of which were ultimately abated.

The property management has faced scrutiny for unauthorized modifications in the past, particularly during 2003 when several construction-related violations were documented, including work on the fourth floor and unauthorized environmental air vents. Multiple tree-related service requests from 2022-2024 indicate ongoing maintenance requirements for vegetation near the property. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the most recent open sleeping area requirement violation from late 2023 suggests there are still some outstanding compliance issues.