1664 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 23-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1664 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Murphy Bartholomew & Moore, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance challenges over its history. Most recently, in 2022-2023, major work was performed on Unit 9, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window replacements, and electrical system upgrades, with some related complaints about construction noise and disturbances filed in August 2022. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire complaints and violations between 2017 and 2024 related to alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler maintenance, though these issues have generally been promptly corrected once cited.

A notable incident occurred in May 2021 regarding unauthorized electrical work and concerns about a compromised fire alarm panel, which was ultimately closed as not active. The building has had several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including a 2016 violation related to failure to comply with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this was eventually addressed. Historical concerns from the late 1990s included gas heater venting issues and various maintenance problems in individual units.

The property underwent foundation reinforcement work in 1997, demonstrating attention to structural integrity. Recent inspections in 2023-2024 have not shown any active violations, with the most recent building inspection in September 2024 noting no violations observed. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2023-2024 related to street cleaning and maintenance, though these are external to the building itself.