1720-1722 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

The three-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building at 1720-1722 Golden Gate Avenue, built in 1900, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges over its recent history. Most notably, in 2021, the building completed major safety upgrades including the installation of a low-frequency sounder fire alarm system in sleeping areas and replacement of smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn/strobes in common areas for $25,000. Since 2018, multiple units have received substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom modernizations, electrical rewiring, and plumbing upgrades, with Unit 21 being the most recently updated in 2021.

Other important infrastructure work includes repairs to the egress deck in 2020 ($30,000), water heater replacement in 2022, and compliance with various building codes. The property has experienced several concerning issues over the years, particularly regarding safety and maintenance. In 2020, there was a notable complaint about the building being a multi-unit soft-story structure not compliant with the city's mandate, though this complaint was marked as not active.

Historical violations from 2003 included problems with smoke detectors, exterior wiring, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and stairs, all of which were abated by August 2003. Fire safety has been a recurring theme, with multiple fire complaints regarding alarm systems, exits, and extinguishers between 2005 and 2022, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit." The building has also had periodic issues with garbage and debris in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024. While the property has undergone substantial improvements, including attempts to convert the rear garage into ADUs in 2018 (though this permit was cancelled), there remains a history of maintenance challenges that suggests ongoing attention to building systems and resident safety is necessary.