2501 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 2501 Gough Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the Laonde Family Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements over its history. Most recently, in 2023 and continuing into 2024, the building received substantial fire safety upgrades, including a complete fire alarm system replacement with new features such as low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms, new smoke detectors, pull stations, and a monitored flow switch, demonstrating an investment in resident safety with a permit value of $28,279.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its alarm system, evidenced by multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded by the fire department, though no injuries were ever reported. Historical improvements include a complete modernization of kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures in 1988, window installations, and electrical system upgrades, including an underground service conversion to 150A with 6 meters in 2003.

The building had a notable cluster of violations in late 2001, including issues with window repairs, handrails, fire escape maintenance, door security, and gas meter instructions, though all were promptly abated by January 2002. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property in recent years, they primarily relate to issues outside the building, such as street cleaning, parking enforcement, and tree maintenance. The building's age (constructed in 1900) and past permit history suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrades have been regularly performed, with the most significant recent focus on fire safety system improvements.