1520 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 38-unit, 7-story apartment building at 1520 Gough Street in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1928, has undergone extensive renovations and faced recurring boiler permit issues in recent years. Between 2018 and 2021, multiple units (including 703, 302, 603, 501, 201, and 704) underwent comprehensive renovations including kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations, with costs ranging from $28,000 to $57,000 per unit.

The building's fire safety systems were notably upgraded in 2021 with the installation of wireless low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and subsequent 2024 violations regarding alarm systems and sleeping area requirements indicate ongoing monitoring and compliance requirements. Recent maintenance and compliance history reveals attention to boiler maintenance, with the most recent boiler permit violations filed in January 2024 (for serial numbers A98CH0126 and 761039 201806), which were abated by February 2024.

The building has experienced several system-related issues over the years, including heating complaints in 2013-2014, laundry facility concerns in 2012, and a window hardware violation in 2015. Multiple fire department responses have been recorded, primarily for false alarms, smoke detector activations, and one cooking-related incident, all without civilian injuries. The property has maintained active compliance with most building codes, as evidenced by regular permit updates and prompt responses to violations, though the recurring boiler permit issues suggest an ongoing maintenance challenge.