2325-2327 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The two-unit residential building at 2325-2327 Larkin Street in Russian Hill, owned by Mary Beth Steadman, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906. The property has undergone significant recent activity, with the most substantial current work involving a kitchen relocation project from the first floor to the second floor, along with various safety upgrades. As of October 2024, multiple permits have been issued to address safety concerns, including egress passageway sealing, smoke detector installation, dryer makeup air provision, and electrical safety improvements such as GFCI outlet installation and lighting upgrades. These permits follow up on a December 2019 complaint regarding unsafe exit through a closet to a balcony that was previously marked as a fire safety issue.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvements over the years, including major renovations in 2017 that encompassed window and door replacement, roofing, and siding work. Several violations were recorded in 2017 and 2019 related to building safety and maintenance, including issues with fire escape maintenance, door hardware, interior surfaces, and various appliance repairs, though all these violations were ultimately abated. A 1998 permit demonstrates past attention to structural elements, specifically regarding exterior entry stairs. The property is currently undergoing substantial improvements, with multiple permits issued in late 2024 focusing on compliance with physical inspection requirements and kitchen relocation.

A planning record from 2020 shows a closed inquiry regarding the feasibility of adding an additional unit to the site's front yard, though no development followed. The building's recent activity indicates ongoing efforts to address safety concerns and modernize the property, with multiple active permits in 2024 totaling approximately $90,000 in improvements. The most pressing current work involves both electrical and plumbing upgrades related to the kitchen relocation project, along with compliance measures following recent inspections. The property has actively addressed previous violations, with no active complaints or violations on record as of now.