115 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 41-unit, 4-story apartment building at 115 Gough Street, owned by Apartments On Gough LLC and constructed in 1925, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, residents reported significant water quality problems, including brown water running from taps and ongoing moisture issues affecting walls, following similar complaints about water damage in 2009. The building has a documented history of elevator problems, with complaints recorded in 2020 and earlier in 2016 when the elevator permit was found to be expired, affecting disabled tenants' access.

Multiple heating system complaints, including lack of heat in accordance with regulations, were filed in 2020 and 2011. The property has undergone various maintenance work, including reroofing in 2017 ($22,000), installation of a new 200-gallon tank in 2014, and electrical system upgrades in 2008 with a new 400-amp main service. More serious safety concerns have emerged through fire safety inspections, with violations recorded in 2021-2022 regarding blocked exits, exit maintenance, fire escapes, and alarm systems, all of which were eventually corrected.

The building has also experienced issues with lead paint hazards, security requirements, and internal surface maintenance, though these appear to have been resolved. Recent complaints (from fall 2024) indicate ongoing issues with the building's exterior maintenance, including graffiti and sidewalk debris concerns. The building's permit history includes several street space permits and infrastructure maintenance work, such as parapet corrective work completed in 1993 and various street space permits between 2010 and 2019.