1509 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

Built in 1965, 1509 Golden Gate Avenue is a 3-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building located in Alamo Square, currently owned by 1509 Golden Gate G1 Lp. The building has undergone significant maintenance and safety improvements over the past several years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2015 with structural upgrades including shear walls and moment frames (cost: $98,000). Recent and ongoing maintenance projects focus on exterior safety and upgrades, with the most recent permit (2025) addressing repairs to hand railings, rusted balcony components, cement plaster issues, and rotted fascia board (cost: $24,210).

The building's fire safety systems have received regular attention, with a fire alarm upgrade completed in 2023 (cost: $35,000) to comply with current codes and a fire escape repair in 2019. The property has a history of various improvements to individual units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 203 and 304, and infrastructure updates such as a new FA system (2022) and a DHW boiler installation (2021). Several building-wide maintenance issues have been addressed over the years, including comprehensive repairs to address dry rot (2020, cost: $108,808), waterproofing work on decks, and replacement of multiple sliding glass doors.

The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system complaints, with the most recent being resolved in October 2024, though no major safety issues have been persistent. Earlier violations regarding windows installed without permits (2014) and elevator issues (2007) have been resolved. The property has maintained compliance with routine safety inspections, with the most recent inspection conducted in October 2023 showing no active issues.