2265 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2265 Larkin Street is a 24-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, currently owned by Mehan Properties LLC. The property has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, including a mandatory soft story retrofit completed in 2016 (with associated structural work costing $125,000) and the replacement of 24 apartment doors with fire-rated doors in 2017. However, there are persistent maintenance and safety concerns that require attention. Most notably, recent complaints from 2023 indicate serious issues including a potentially collapsing roof chimney, problematic stairwell doors, and mold in the main lobby.

The building has a documented history of fire safety violations, with an open sleeping area requirements issue as of November 2023 and a recently issued sprinkler system violation in August 2024. Historical violations from 2001 included multiple fire safety concerns, though these were abated at the time. The property underwent significant apartment renovations between 2007-2008, including multiple unit upgrades totaling over $100,000. More recently, there have been concerns about the building's boiler systems, with active complaints as of October 2024 regarding permit renewals for older equipment.

The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to individual units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, but recent inspections have revealed concerning issues in common areas such as ceiling problems in stairwells and building lobby. A comprehensive soft story retrofit was completed to comply with city requirements, demonstrating investment in structural safety. The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including plumbing updates and electrical system improvements, particularly during the 2007-2008 renovation period when multiple units received modernized systems. While many historical violations have been resolved, the building currently faces several active fire safety-related citations that require attention. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external maintenance issues such as sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal, indicating ongoing upkeep needs in public areas around the building.