1471 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1471 Washington St in Nob Hill, owned by Harold B & Zelda E Goldman, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues spanning several decades since its construction in 1907. Most concerning is a recent complaint filed in October 2024 regarding mold in multiple units, with reports of slow landlord response to remediation efforts.

The building experienced significant stair and fire safety compliance challenges in 2014, when unauthorized replacement of exit stairs triggered multiple notices of violation (NOVs) related to fire separation and horizontal assemblies, though these were eventually addressed through various permits in 2015-2016 that included emergency lighting installation and stair repairs costing over $37,000. The property has undergone several infrastructure updates, including window replacements, electrical system improvements, and plumbing repairs, particularly during the 2014-2016 period when multiple violations were recorded and subsequently addressed.

Fire safety systems have required periodic attention, with the most recent fire compliance issues in 2024 involving alarm system and sprinkler/standpipe systems that were reportedly corrected. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to building systems, though some work has required permits to be properly legalized after initial unauthorized work. A pattern of street space permits in early 2018 suggests ongoing external maintenance or improvements, and recent 311 calls indicate typical urban maintenance issues such as sidewalk cleaning needs.