1331 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 2-unit residential building at 1331 Washington Street in Nob Hill, constructed in 1908, has undergone significant recent renovations and faced several regulatory challenges. In 2020-2022, the building underwent substantial improvements, including a $120,000 renovation of kitchens and bathrooms in three units, new plumbing and electrical systems, and sewer pipe replacement. The property has experienced recurring fire safety compliance issues, with multiple fire code violations recorded between 2017 and 2024, including violations in 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements and multiple violations in 2020-2023 related to general fire safety matters.

A recent complaint from 2022 regarding unauthorized bathroom additions was closed in 2024 but had previously raised concerns about the building's renovation history. The building's maintenance record shows attention to basic infrastructure, with a complete reroofing project in 1990 and various unit-specific electrical repairs in 2020. However, there have been ongoing challenges with the property's fire safety systems, as evidenced by multiple fire code violations over the years.

The building underwent significant modernization in 2020-2022, including new heating ducts, kitchen exhausts, and bathroom exhausts, though there were previous violations regarding smoke detectors and fire extinguisher maintenance that had been abated. The property has also faced some neighborhood concerns, with several 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris on the surrounding streets, though these were not directly related to the building's condition or management. Recent planning records indicate proposals for further expansion and modification of the building, including a withdrawn plan for horizontal expansion and an additional dwelling unit.