8-14 Nobles Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 8-14 Nobles Alley in Telegraph Hill, owned by Charge Partners LLC, has undergone several significant safety and structural improvements over the past few years. Most notably, between 2018 and 2021, the building received comprehensive fire safety upgrades including the installation of a fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring ($35,000), ground floor fire sprinklers, and various fire safety equipment such as heat detectors and pull stations. The ground floor unit, which previously generated complaints about being an illegal dwelling, was legalized in 2018 at a cost of $180,000, with the work including window modifications and excavation.

The building has also received significant interior improvements, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2015, and HVAC updates including a new furnace installation in 2020. In recent years, the property has experienced some tenant concerns and compliance issues, particularly during 2020 when there were multiple complaints about construction work allegedly being conducted outside permitted scope and during non-essential periods. These complaints were investigated and documented in DBI records.

Earlier building history includes several violations from 2006-2009 regarding various safety concerns, including stair repairs, gas meter requirements, and smoke detector installation, though all these violations were ultimately abated. The property has maintained its multi-family residential classification since its 1907 construction, and all recent building permits show completed status, indicating proper compliance with San Francisco building codes. The most recent construction history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with particular attention paid to fire safety and unit modernization.