966-968 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 966-968 Washington St in Nob Hill, owned by Tam Raymond & Chow Mei Lu, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the past decades. Most recently, in 2022, Unit 3 received comprehensive updates to its kitchen and bathroom, including electrical and plumbing work, though this project initially generated resident complaints about unpermitted work in August 2022.

The building experienced notable safety and maintenance issues in the mid-2000s, including multiple violations in 2005 related to fire safety, plumbing, and security requirements, all of which were officially abated by February 2006. Historical records show various improvements, including a complete reroofing in 1989, lightwell repairs in 2006, and a special procedure permit in 2001. Recent maintenance records indicate ongoing care of the property, with the most recent building-related incidents consisting of two cases of malfunctioning alarm systems (2018 and 2023) and routine graffiti incidents in 2022 and 2023.

The building has also experienced recurring issues with parking violations and driveway blockages, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2020-2023, though these are external to the building's maintenance concerns. Fire safety systems have received attention, with documented corrections to fire escape and alarm system issues in 2016 and 2018. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the early 2000s violations were addressed, with no major safety concerns reported in recent years.