1800-1812 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 7-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1800-1812 Larkin St in Nob Hill, constructed in 1907, is currently under the ownership of the Victor L Hoy Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2023 to meet current fire safety standards, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and a new fire alarm control panel. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Other recent improvements include exterior painting and siding repairs in 2021, and a kitchen and bathroom renovation in the same year that included electrical upgrades. The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most serious concerns involving plumbing problems, including a sewage leak incident in 2009 and reports of boiler issues in 2011 that affected hot water availability. Multiple fire alarm system malfunctions and smoke detector activations have been recorded, though none resulted in injuries.

The building has had several routine inspections that identified various maintenance needs, including a notable case in 2008 that cited multiple violations related to fire safety and security requirements, all of which were abated by November 2008. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to exterior garbage and debris issues, with one case involving medical waste (needles) that was resolved by DPW. The property has maintained active compliance with major safety requirements, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit program and recent fire alarm system upgrades.