1407 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1407 Gough Street is a three-story multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by 1407 Llc. The building has been at the center of multiple significant compliance issues, most notably a major violation filed in May 2023, which cited the property as a hazardous condition with 12 unauthorized units (rather than the 4 legal units on record), constructed without proper permits or inspections. This violation highlighted numerous life safety concerns, including improper egress, unapproved plumbing and electrical work, inadequate fire safety measures, and lack of adequate heating and ventilation systems.

Following this, in June 2023, additional violations were recorded regarding improper drainage and vent installations. The building's history shows recurring maintenance and safety concerns, with multiple complaints and violations between 2015-2023 relating to fire safety systems, electrical systems, and unauthorized construction work. Recent complaints from August 2023 reported safety issues including lack of CO2 alarms, exposed wiring, and mold problems.

The property has undergone some legitimate maintenance work, including a complete reroofing project in 2017 (costing $21,600) and various attempts to address unit legalization issues between 2003-2010, though these efforts were ultimately cancelled or filed without completion. The building's recent history is particularly concerning, with multiple active violations as of mid-2023, including unauthorized dwelling units, unapproved plumbing and electrical work, and various life safety hazards. While there have been some previous tenant buyouts (notably in 2015), the current situation suggests significant ongoing challenges with building code compliance and maintenance standards. The property remains under an active proposal to address NOV #202307458 by legalizing seven of the existing eleven dwelling units, though this is currently marked as "On Hold" in planning records.