1850 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 1850 Gough Street property is a 7-story, 40-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Switzer Investment LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, in December 2023, a sound test conducted by Byington Electric revealed decibel levels above 77 in all sleeping rooms, leading to scheduled sample testing with the San Francisco Fire Department.

The building has experienced recurring issues with water damage and plumbing concerns, particularly in unit 605, where problems with shower plumbing and water damage were documented between 2014-2017. This unit's maintenance history includes unauthorized plumbing work that prompted multiple housing inspections. The building's safety systems have received attention over the years, with major upgrades including the replacement of 419 windows in 2001 (permit expired), installation of a new control panel in 2007, and comprehensive life safety system upgrades including smoke detectors, heat detectors, and alarm systems.

Fire safety inspections have revealed some recent concerns, including a sleeping area violation issued in November 2023 and a fire extinguisher-related issue in June 2023 (corrected by August 2023). Historical maintenance work includes reroofing in 1996, parapet work in 1991, and various street space permits. The building has experienced issues with exterior maintenance and window problems, particularly noted during 2017 inspections. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing challenges with garbage management in the vicinity of the property, though these are external to the building itself.