621-623 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story multi-family residential building at 621-623 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley, owned by Alex Goldenberg & Karen Tom, was built in 1914 and contains two units. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work completed in 2022 involving the replacement of south and east facade windows at a cost of $45,000.

Between 2014-2015, substantial updates were made including a complete system overhaul with new plumbing, electrical setups, and bathroom renovations in both units, though some related permits were subsequently cancelled or expired. The building received comprehensive modernizations including radiant floor heating installations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and an electrical service upgrade. The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues, particularly in 2020-2022, including a sewage backup incident, multiple sidewalk defect reports, and various parking violations involving blocked driveways.

Notable structural improvements include the proposed expansion of a bathroom/dressing area into a bedroom and the addition of a roof deck with specified height limitations, though some permits from 2017 remain filed and their final status is uncertain. Historical planning records indicate various interior and exterior alterations have been approved over the years, with particular attention to maintaining compliance with building codes and requirements for private usable open space. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement and sidewalk maintenance issues, while utility systems have received regular updates and inspections through various permits.