1144 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, 16-unit multi-family residential building at 1144 Larkin Street, owned by Seljuk Investments LLC, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2020 when the entire fire alarm system was replaced and upgraded at a cost of $48,000 to meet current codes. This work included new control panels, smoke detectors, and pull stations, as well as the installation of low-frequency sounders in all units. The building's safety infrastructure has received regular attention, including a 2020 plumbing upgrade with a new backflow prevention device, and historical improvements such as parapet reinforcement in 1988 and seismic retrofitting in 1998.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues throughout its history, with the most recent concerns primarily centered around exterior conditions. Between December 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple reports of garbage and debris, including instances of human waste and glass debris on the street. The property has a history of fire safety maintenance requirements, with documented issues and violations in 2001 and 2011 related to fire escapes, sprinklers, and other safety systems, though these were all eventually abated.

More recent fire safety inspections have generally shown correcting conditions, with the last documented violation related to exits/fire escapes occurring in February 2011. The building's systems have received regular attention, with annual boiler permit renewals and periodic inspections, though there was a notable cluster of plumbing complaints in 1995 regarding multiple water-related issues in the building, including problems with pipes and drains. Recent 311 calls indicate ongoing external maintenance challenges, particularly regarding sidewalk cleanliness and debris management.