1175 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, 1175 Washington Street is a four-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Lai Ching Ii LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements to enhance safety and compliance over the years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), installation of new electrical breakers in 2019, and various renovation works such as vinyl siding installation in 1996 and window replacements in 1993.

The property experienced a notable period of building code violations in 2016, with multiple issues identified related to security (door viewers), fire safety (emergency egress), interior surfaces (water damage and floor covering), and other maintenance concerns, though these violations were subsequently abated. Recent history indicates ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, including a 2017 complaint regarding inadequate garbage disposal facilities for residents. The building has experienced some environmental issues, with records showing concerns about water damage and lead-based paint in 2016.

External maintenance has been a recurring theme, with multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding sidewalk cleaning and debris issues in 2023-2024. The building has a relatively low incidence of fire-related events, with only one cooking fire incident recorded (contained and with no injuries) and a couple of false alarms. The property has complied with major safety requirements such as the soft-story retrofit mandate and has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including garbage chute repairs in 2000, though some older building systems like the original roofing from 1996 were addressed through permit records.