1720-1730 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1720-1730 Washington Street in Nob Hill, owned by Sung Gee & Mei Oi Kwong Hue, has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) at a cost of $130,000. The property has received substantial updates to its safety systems, including a $42,000 fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to comply with municipal requirements, and various electrical upgrades including panel replacements and new circuits.

Recent building improvements have focused on updating utilities and amenities, with work including kitchen cabinet replacements, heating system upgrades, and plumbing improvements throughout multiple units between 2018 and 2023. The building experienced several maintenance issues in the 2002-2003 period, including mold, water damage, and fire safety concerns, though these were all resolved by May 2003. There have been recurring concerns about unauthorized work and permit compliance, with three separate complaints between 2011 and 2022 regarding construction activities not properly permitted or exceeding approved scopes, including a current active complaint from May 2022 regarding renovation work allegedly causing excessive noise.

The building's maintenance record shows regular updates to essential systems, including heating, water heating, and electrical infrastructure, with the most recent major works focusing on fire safety compliance and electrical system upgrades. Historical complaints from 2002-2003 indicated various building maintenance issues that have since been addressed, and the property has maintained its soft story retrofit compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning and graffiti, rather than building-specific concerns.