1115 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

1115 Taylor Street is a 4-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by Hong Jeffrey Lowe. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017-2019 (work valued at $85,000) to enhance seismic safety, along with comprehensive plumbing upgrades including replacement of kitchen drain, waste, and vent systems in 2019. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding its elevator system, which was reported to be non-functional for nearly a year as of November 2021, and has encountered plumbing challenges affecting both this building and neighboring properties.

Multiple 311 calls in 2024 indicate ongoing concerns with mechanical equipment, tree maintenance, and parking violations in the vicinity. The building's maintenance history reveals several areas of concern, particularly in 2006 when multiple violations were documented regarding sanitation, fire safety systems, and rodent control, though these were subsequently abated. There have been occasional fire safety concerns, including issues with fire extinguishers, electrical systems, and alarm systems, though most were promptly addressed with conditions corrected.

The building achieved compliance with San Francisco's soft-story retrofit requirements (classified as Tier 3) and has completed various exterior improvements, including street space permits. Recent activity shows ongoing maintenance attention with multiple work permits issued in 2018-2019, though there are still emerging concerns as indicated by recent 311 calls. The property has had four documented fire incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries, primarily involving non-fire system activations or assistance calls.