1668 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 1668 Washington Street in Nob Hill, built in 1911, has undergone numerous significant renovations and improvements over recent years. Most notably, there has been substantial unit conversion work, with several apartments undergoing kitchen-to-bedroom conversions and vice versa, including recent activity in Unit 2 (2022) with an $80,000 renovation including kitchen relocation, bathroom rehab, and washer/dryer installation. The building's fire safety systems have received particular attention, with fire alarm upgrades implemented in 2021 to comply with NFPA 72 requirements, including low frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and a subsequent alarm system enhancement completed in 2023.

Multiple units have received kitchen and bathroom rehabilitation work, along with electrical upgrades and furnace replacements between 2017-2018. The building has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety issues, including a lead paint violation in 2001 that was promptly resolved, and a hoarding/cluttering complaint in 2016 that was abated within a month. Tenant living conditions appeared to be an issue in 2015 with a report of unsanitary conditions in one unit, though this is now listed as not active.

The property has experienced periodic fire alarm system malfunctions, with documented false alarms and system issues between 2005-2019, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance records indicate ongoing attention to building systems, including sidewalk repairs and utility maintenance. A tenant buyout occurred in 2016 for $25,000. The building's unit count and rent board fee information have been updated as of February 2024, and various 311 calls from 2021-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and public infrastructure issues rather than building-specific concerns.