145 Laurel St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 145 Laurel Street property is a 5-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1920 in Presidio Heights, currently owned by Friedman Properties LP. The building has undergone substantial improvements and renovations over recent years, with particular focus on unit and building-wide upgrades. Most recently, in December 2023, voluntary seismic strengthening work was completed in Unit 17, following extensive modernization efforts throughout the building including bathroom replacements on the 6th floor, kitchen remodels, and the installation of new washers/dryers across multiple units.

Significant infrastructure improvements include a roof replacement in 2021, facade repairs, and a fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes. The building has also undergone substantial electrical system modernization, with multiple units receiving new electrical panels and removal of outdated knob-and-tube wiring. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, though many have been promptly addressed. There were temporary concerns regarding fire escape access and blocked exits that were corrected in 2018 and 2021, respectively.

Historical heating system problems were documented in 2004, and a boiler permit violation occurred in 2017 (subsequently resolved). More recent building activity includes the installation of a rooftop antenna system for AT&T, completed in 2024. The property has undergone a tenant buyout in May 2021 involving four tenants totaling $469,562.5, and there have been ongoing plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout the building since 2017, including repiping work and various system improvements. Several sidewalk and parking-related issues have been reported in recent months, with citations issued for blocked driveways and sidewalk defects noted in 2024.