1940 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1940 Washington Street is a 3-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several major improvements and faced various compliance issues over its history. Most recently, as of May 2024, the building is undergoing fire alarm system upgrades to add notification devices and sounders in compliance with SFFD requirements, with work cost of $23,506.

A new steam boiler was installed in October 2024, following the replacement of sash windows in 2020 and completion of a soft-story retrofit in 2016 that included shear wall installation in the garage, demonstrating ongoing structural and safety improvements. The building has experienced recurring fire safety compliance issues, with the most recent violations in late 2023 concerning sleeping area requirements and extinguisher servicing. Historical records show various maintenance and safety matters, including heating system problems in 2009, a ceiling leak issue in 1995, and multiple fire-related violations in 2019.

The property has received regular routine inspections, with attention to fire safety systems being a recurring theme. Notable infrastructure work includes a new hot water heater installation in 2012, foundation work in 1999, and several smaller repairs through the decades. While the building has faced various challenges, recent improvements suggest active management and dedication to addressing safety requirements, though some open violations remain pending resolution as of late 2023. The soft-story retrofit work was completed and certified, significantly improving the building's seismic resilience.