1980-1998 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 12-unit, 1900 three-story multi-family residential building at 1980-1998 Golden Gate Ave (also known as 800 Lyon St) has undergone significant renovations and faced several notable issues over the past decade. Most recently, in 2022, there were multiple unit upgrades including kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations in units 808 and 802, along with exterior plumbing work and electrical modifications. The building has experienced some concerning events, including a gas leak investigation in 2019, and more recently in 2022, complaints about electrical fields causing burning sensations in a unit, which appear to have been addressed.

A plumbing issue was reported in January 2023 regarding leaking rainwater leaders. The property has a history of addressing building system improvements, including a complete electrical service upgrade in 2014 with new 400-amp service installation, and earlier this year, fire safety violations were corrected promptly in July 2024. Historical records from the early 2000s show several building code violations related to fire safety, security, and sanitation, though these were all abated by 2012. The building underwent substantial interior renovations between 2014-2016, including rewiring, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and furnace replacements across multiple units.

More recent concerns have been limited to maintenance issues such as garbage disposal and sidewalk conditions, with an open sidewalk defect case from May 2024 currently pending resolution. The building has completed its soft-story retrofit requirements (Tier 3: Work Complete, CFC Issued) and had some notable planning history, including window replacements and facade modifications. While there have been periodic fire safety concerns (most recently in 2024 regarding extinguishers and blocked exits), inspections typically show prompt correction of violations. Recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance and infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding plumbing systems and electrical concerns, though many unit upgrades indicate consistent maintenance efforts by ownership.