1666 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 20-unit multi-family residential building at 1666 Gough Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Pine-gough Associates LP, has undergone several significant safety and structural improvements since its construction in 1965. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2021, which included the installation of plywood shear walls and hardy panels to enhance seismic safety.

The building has also received multiple fire safety upgrades, including a 2024 fire alarm system modification to comply with current fire codes (costing $43,950) and a 2017 complete replacement of the fire system with new control panels, smoke detectors, and pull stations. The property has faced various safety and maintenance challenges over the years, including two fire violations in 2023 related to the alarm system and extinguisher maintenance, both of which were subsequently abated.

In 2012, there were issues with mold around window frames and water leakage after roof repairs, though these problems were resolved promptly. The building's history includes routine safety inspections and addresses several maintenance issues, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls for garbage and debris cleanup in recent months. While the building has experienced some fire alarm system issues, with violations noted in 2017 and 2019, it's worth noting that all major safety improvements appear to have been addressed, including a hot water boiler upgrade in 2007 and reroofing work in 2010, along with the more recent seismic retrofit and fire system upgrades.