1513-1519 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1513-1519 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by Howard & Jennie Young Fmly, has undergone several significant modifications since its construction in 1913. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $58,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. This was a critical improvement given the building's initial failure to file the necessary screening permit in 2017, which resulted in violation notices.

The building has also addressed various safety concerns, including the replacement of partial sewer lines and installation of a new house trap in 2007. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most significant occurring in 2013 when violations were filed regarding lead paint hazards, exterior siding maintenance, and weatherproofing requirements. These violations, which included concerns about deteriorating paint and associated lead safety risks, were ultimately abated by 2015.

Historical records indicate ongoing building safety concerns from 2000-2001 related to fire safety, including issues with egress obstruction, an expired fire extinguisher, and lack of railings along interior stairs, though these violations were not listed as currently active. Recent 311 calls from 2018 to 2024 have primarily concerned general street maintenance issues such as sidewalk cleaning and loose garbage, with a notable open case from March 2024 regarding general cleaning. The building's exterior has required ongoing attention, as evidenced by multiple street space permits issued between 2015-2019, and a sidewalk defect related to tree roots was reported in 2018.