826 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 826 Alvarado St in Noe Valley, owned by the Blachman Family Trust, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2016-2017 when a second dwelling unit was added at the ground floor, including a complete remodel of the bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, along with foundation modifications and the installation of radiant heat with a new boiler system. This renovation, costing approximately $130,000, was accompanied by comprehensive updates to the electrical systems and plumbing infrastructure.

Prior to this, the building underwent various improvements in 2000, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, front stairs replacement, and addition of architectural elements. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance issues and some safety concerns in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024-2023. These include reports of water quality concerns due to a main break, pavement defects, overgrown trees, and tree root damage to sidewalks.

A historical note of concern is the building's involvement in a short-term rental controversy, with unauthorized rental activity reported in 2017-2018 after a denial letter was issued. The building's infrastructure has been generally well-maintained, with completed repairs to both north and south walls' foundations recorded in 1997 and 2017 respectively, and the roof being replaced in 1998. The property has no active permits or major violations on file as of October 2023, and has generally complied with building codes and regulations following the recent major renovations.