638-640 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 638-640 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley is a three-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, containing two units and currently owned by the Demetria B Zarcilla Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the past few decades, with the most recent electrical work completed in October 2024 involving the installation of three heaters. Notable improvements include substantial remodeling work in 2001-2003, which involved the ground floor unit and portions of the second floor, along with kitchen and bathroom renovations valued at approximately $118,800 in total.

The building has experienced some maintenance issues, including water-related damage in 2001 requiring dry rot repairs ($5,900) due to a burst water line in a bathroom, and earlier exterior improvements including aluminum siding installation in 1987. The property recently underwent heating system upgrades with the installation of three heaters in October 2024. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls over the past several years, primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues.

Recent general cleaning concerns in 2023 involved loose garbage on the street, with one case noting service improvement suggestions. There have been several incidents of blocked parking spaces and sidewalk parking violations between 2017-2019, along with reports of pavement defects in 2018. A water-related incident was reported in November 2019, and while not directly related to the building's condition, these external factors provide context about the property's urban environment. The building's permit history indicates regular maintenance and upgrading of age-related systems, with no recent permits indicating major structural or safety concerns.