3235 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123

3235 Gough Street is a 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building in the Marina neighborhood, built in 1927 and currently owned by the Mcfadden Family Trust. The building has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements in recent years, including a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2016 (Tier 3), and the installation of a new manual fire alarm system with wireless notification devices in 2024 to comply with current fire safety codes.

Several unit improvements have been made between 2015-2018, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 104, 204, 206, 304, and 305, along with window replacements and various plumbing and electrical upgrades totaling over $200,000. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with violations and complaints regarding fire extinguishers, sleeping area requirements, and alarm systems documented between 2017 and 2024, though most have been corrected promptly except for a recently opened violation in November 2023 concerning sleeping area requirements. The property's maintenance history shows attention to both routine upkeep and necessary improvements, including sewer repairs in 2008, multiple kitchen and bathroom renovations, and a recent fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 costing approximately $48,000.

While there were some building code violations in the past, such as an unpermitted bathroom remodel in unit 104 in 2015 and fire safety compliance issues in 2008, these were generally addressed through subsequent permits and corrections. The building's most recent tenant buyout occurred in April 2023 for $15,000. Regular inspections and prompt responses to violations suggest an active management approach to property maintenance and compliance, though the persistence of certain fire safety issues indicates ongoing challenges in meeting all regulatory requirements.