650 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

650 Alvarado Street is a 27-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1964, currently owned by Ralston Bridge Alvarado LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years, including a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement in 2023 costing $66,979 to comply with fire code requirements, followed by a water flow system modification in July 2024 to remove monitoring for a non-existent sprinkler system. The building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit as a Tier 2 soft-story structure in 2016, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

However, there are concerning recent building issues, including a May 2024 complaint about water intrusion and suspected mold in unit 105, and a history of heating system problems, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat documented between 2003 and 2010. The property has experienced recurring fire safety system issues over the years, with multiple fire alarm activations, extinguisher concerns, and fire code violations between 2006 and 2023. Historical violations from 2002 included various fire safety and building maintenance issues, including problems with handrails, fire escapes, and sprinkler systems, though these were all abated by January 2003.

More recent building improvements include renovation work in 2013 for unit 105 (kitchen and bathroom remodel), and numerous electrical upgrades throughout the building. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to building systems, though some recent complaints suggest potential maintenance challenges. Note that there was one tenant buyout recorded at this address in 2020, with compensation of $75,000 to one tenant at the adjacent property (672 Alvarado Street).