1445 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 7-unit residential building at 1445 Larkin Street in Nob Hill is a 3-story apartment complex built in 1911 and currently owned by the Alexander M Chang Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being the installation of low-frequency sounders in the fire alarm system in August 2023 ($18,337 project cost) to comply with updated safety regulations, along with corresponding electrical work.

The building had a notable plumbing issue in September 2005 when a defective sewer line between the lightwells was documented, though this was quickly resolved within weeks. Historical records show substantial renovation work was completed in 1983, including wall replacements, and the roof was replaced in 1991.

The building's maintenance history reveals regular attention to fire safety systems, with alarm-related complaints recorded in December 2020 and January 2021, including one incident that required correction of the alarm system. Recent activity around the property (2022-2024) has primarily involved external maintenance issues, including several reports of garbage and debris on the street (particularly in 2023-2024), some instances of human waste (2021-2024), and various graffiti and parking enforcement matters. While these recent 311 calls indicate ongoing street-level maintenance challenges in the surrounding area, they primarily relate to public space rather than building-specific issues, with all cases marked as resolved or transferred to appropriate authorities.