1608-1614 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1608-1614 Larkin Street in Nob Hill is a 3-story structure built in 1900 that has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $50,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has a documented history of recurring issues with exterior stairs, particularly at the rear of the building, with rot repairs performed in 1999, 2007, and most recently in 2022 (cost: $10,000).

A comprehensive set of building violations was recorded in October 2016 related to various safety requirements, including the need for self-closing gates, fire safety measures, and carbon monoxide alarms, though all were abated by November 30, 2016. The building's maintenance history includes electrical system upgrades, such as the complete replacement of the FPE house panel in 2022, and plumbing work including a gas line test in 2010. Several fire safety incidents have occurred, though all were either false alarms or unintentional activations, with no civilian injuries reported.

The most recent building complaints from 2017 noted issues with mold, mildew, and pests in the garage area. Between 2023-2024, there have been multiple reports of parking-related violations near the property, though these are external to the building's maintenance and safety concerns. The property has undergone regular routine inspections over the years, with records showing consistent attention to addressing safety requirements, though some historic issues with hot water temperature and accessibility have been noted and subsequently resolved.