1838 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1838 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Andrew Fong & Betty Woo Cho, was constructed in 1915 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2022-2023, the building received substantial electrical system upgrades, including a 200-amp single-phase overhead service installation and panel upgrades to 100-amp and 60-amp systems.

A notable safety-related incident occurred in 2006 when unauthorized construction of a new rear staircase triggered a building violation, though this was resolved within a few months and the staircase was properly permitted at a cost of $5,000 to comply with code requirements. Historical records show earlier improvements including reroofing completed in 1991, multiple street space permits, and a 2006 requirement for second exit stairs installation.

The building's recent history has seen recurring issues with street cleaning and parking violations in the immediate area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for garbage, debris, and illegal parking between 2019 and 2024. While there were two fire department responses recorded - one for a system malfunction and another for a water/steam leak - neither incident resulted in civilian injuries. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, with all noted violations being promptly addressed, as demonstrated by the 2006 staircase issue being resolved through proper permitting and construction.