1474-1478 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-unit residential building at 1474-1478 Washington Street in Nob Hill is a three-story flats structure owned by Pamela W Y Lyau and constructed in 1909. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair works over the years, with the most recent being dry rot repairs to rear steps and walls in 2020, which prompted a complaint about unpermitted construction that was subsequently addressed with a $1,700 building permit.

Historical permits show various improvements including bathroom remodeling in 1990, roofing work in 1996, and external wall preparations in 1996, along with carport structural repairs in 1999. The building has experienced multiple housing inspections and violations throughout its history, with a notable cluster of issues in 2008-2009 related to fire safety (fire extinguisher recharges), interior surface maintenance (wall and window frame painting), and gas meter instructions.

A concerning incident occurred in 1996 regarding lead paint chips falling into a children's park, which was resolved within five months. Recent activity around the building has primarily involved external maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 addressing matters such as waste removal, graffiti, tree maintenance, and parking enforcement. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to structural and safety issues, though some permits have expired without clear resolution, such as the 1996 exterior wall work and 1999 carport repairs.