811 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 811 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley, owned by Michael C. Lai and Shirley Tu, has undergone significant modernization and maintenance work since 2014.

Most notably, in 2014, the property completed substantial interior renovations to ground floor unit 807B including bedroom addition, kitchen remodeling, window installation, and laundry room creation, with additional structural improvements such as voluntary foundation work and wall sheathing upgrades. Between 2016 and 2017, the building received further enhancements including electric heater installations, wall insulation improvements, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and comprehensive electrical upgrades across multiple units with the installation of modern fixtures and safety features like smoke detectors. The property faced compliance issues in late 2022, with multiple violations related to fire safety and gas utility requirements, though these were all abated by December 20, 2022.

Historical records show older maintenance work from the 1990s, including exterior repairs and window maintenance, but the recent permit activity suggests proactive upkeep of the property. A rear yard permit violation was also recorded, indicating unauthorized surface modification and improper vehicle parking, though this appears to have been resolved. The building has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 1999 and 2002, with no significant ongoing issues noted in recent years beyond the 2022 violations.