1511 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

1511 Golden Gate Avenue is a 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Green Hills View LLC. The property is located in San Francisco's Alamo Square neighborhood and is classified as a "Soft Story Tier 3" non-compliant building.

The building has undergone significant renovation work in the past few years, with major improvements including a $600,000 soft-story seismic retrofit in progress (as of December 2023) and a $45,700 fire alarm system upgrade (filed October 2023). Between 2021-2022, substantial unit improvements were completed or permitted for seven of the nine units, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, electrical upgrades, and window replacements.

However, the building has experienced several concerning issues, including multiple active violations from 2019 related to water damage, interior surfaces, window repairs, and fire safety equipment. There were also safety concerns in 2022 regarding a fallen communications pole in the backyard, and multiple fire safety inspection complaints in 2022-2023 regarding blocked exits and extinguishers, though many of these were marked as "No Access To Building" or "No Merit." The building has a history of lead paint-related concerns from 2007 and 2019, and the owner has faced citations for failing to comply with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program requirements in 2017. Recent permits show continued investment in building systems, including plumbing work for unit renovations and electrical improvements, suggesting the owner is addressing various maintenance and safety requirements, though some active violations remain outstanding.