1520-1530 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located at 1520-1530 Larkin Street in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood was constructed in 1909 and is currently owned by Liza Ticer Sakura. The property has undergone significant improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018-2019 at a cost of $100,000, which was required to address seismic safety concerns. The building underwent extensive electrical upgrades in 2006, including a 400-amp service upgrade and the installation of automatic garage door openers.

Previous renovation work in 2005 included comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels for multiple units. The building's maintenance history reveals several important events that warrant attention. In 2005, there were multiple housing complaints related to construction work, including issues with lead paint disturbance, excessive noise, and construction debris, which resulted in several violation notices. The building experienced heating system problems in 2005-2006, with complaints about no heat and boiler operation issues, though these were resolved within a week.

More recently, in October 2023, there was a sewage backup issue that was subsequently addressed. A sidewalk defect near the property was marked for restoration in 2022, and there have been numerous parking-related complaints regarding blocked driveways, with several citations issued between 2019-2024. The property has also undergone a failed 2006 attempt to subdivide into two lots with three units each, though a later two-lot subdivision request was approved. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, most significant issues appear to have been addressed promptly, particularly the recent completion of mandatory seismic improvements.