1521-1523 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1521-1523 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, containing 7 units and constructed in 1968, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some regulatory challenges in recent years. Most notably, in late 2023 and early 2024, the building completed a major fire safety upgrade including a new fire alarm system and the installation of a smoke detector on the second floor, bringing the building into compliance with San Francisco Fire Code requirements at a cost of approximately $42,000. However, there has been a recent violation regarding the boiler permit (July 2024) that required a final warning letter to be issued in August 2024, with resolution expected by December 2024.

The building has seen regular maintenance and unit improvements over the years, including two significant unit renovations (Unit #3 in 2022 and Unit #5 in 2017), roofing work in 2015, and water damage repairs to Units 1 and 4 in 2014. Historical violations from 2000-2008, including issues with fire extinguishers, smoke doors, and garage egress access, were addressed at that time. Several unit-specific improvements have been completed, including plumbing and electrical upgrades during the recent renovations.

The property has experienced various routine inspection and maintenance issues, with the most recent being a boiler permit violation, though these have generally been resolved in a timely manner. In terms of recent building maintenance and neighborhood issues, there have been several 311 calls regarding parking and environmental concerns around the property between 2021 and 2024, including multiple reports of vehicles parking on sidewalks and occasional garbage maintenance issues. A tenant buyout occurred in April 2020 at Unit 1523 for $8,003.73. The building has undergone regular fire safety inspections and improvements, with the most recent fire alarm system upgrade representing a significant safety enhancement for current residents.