1625 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 7-unit multi-family residential building at 1625 Larkin Street, owned by 310 Carolina Street LLC and located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges since its construction in 1909. The building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit (Tier 3) to improve earthquake safety, with work officially completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent improvements include comprehensive upgrades in 2020 to fire safety systems, as well as extensive remodeling of multiple units involving electrical rewiring, plumbing updates, and structural reinforcements.

Specifically, units B, C, D, E, F, and G have all received substantial renovations, including new windows, kitchen and bathroom updates, and electrical system improvements. The building's fire safety record shows multiple fire code violations in 2024 and 2021, though no civilian injuries were reported in recent fire incidents. Historical issues include a notable complaint in 2014 regarding non-compliance with soft story retrofit requirements, which was later addressed, and earlier concerns in 2001 about lead paint hazards and combustible storage, all of which have been marked as not active.

The property has seen several significant tenant buyouts between 2019 and 2020, with payments ranging from $70,000 to $85,000 affecting 2-3 tenants per buyout. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 predominantly relate to street-level issues such as debris removal and sanitation concerns, though these are external to the building itself. The building's maintenance and upgrading work, particularly in recent years, suggests proactive ownership in addressing both safety requirements and unit modernization needs.