1740-1744 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1740-1744 Larkin Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, built in 1909 and currently owned by George Yin Wong and Bao Xia. The property is undergoing significant renovations as evidenced by multiple permits issued in October 2024 for comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling across all three units, with a total estimated cost of $135,000.

These improvements will be accompanied by extensive plumbing work beginning in January 2025, including the relocation of plumbing for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities in all units, as well as electrical upgrades including new wiring, dedicated circuits, and a 200-amp main service panel upgrade scheduled for December 2024. The building has a history of compliance issues, with several violations recorded in 2015 that were promptly addressed by July 2015, including lead warnings, weather protection requirements, and various fire and security concerns.

A notable tenant buyout occurred on November 25, 2024, involving three tenants at a total cost of $150,000. The property has experienced routine maintenance and street-related issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2017-2023 regarding sidewalk cleaning, parking enforcement, and roadway maintenance. A proposed development project for a neighboring site (1728 Larkin Street) was withdrawn in 2018, which would have constructed a six-story residential building with six units.