1451 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 14-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1451 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Hurley Trust, has undergone significant improvements and faced serious challenges since its construction in 1911. Most notably, the property experienced a structure fire in February 2022 that resulted in severe top-floor damage and triggered several building violations, including failure to comply with the Mandatory Soft Story Program requirements, for which a hearing was held in June 2023.

The building has since completed its soft-story retrofit program as a Tier 3 property, with work certified and completed. In response to the fire damage, extensive renovations were performed in 2023-2024, including bathroom layout changes in multiple units, bathroom repairs, and electrical rewiring. Recent improvements show an ongoing commitment to building maintenance and safety, including a 2024 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current codes, window replacements in multiple units, and bathroom remodels.

The building has also faced various fire safety compliance issues, with violations noted in 2023/2024 related to alarm systems, sprinkler maintenance, and fire extinguishers, though many of these issues have been or are in the process of being corrected. Historical records show prior maintenance challenges from 2001-2006, including concerns with building security, fire escape systems, and interior surfaces, all of which were subsequently addressed. The property has undergone multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades over the years, most recently including comprehensive bathroom and kitchen plumbing work across multiple units in 2024.