161-165 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 161-165 Noe Street, built in 1902, has undergone significant updates and improvements in recent years, with particular attention to safety systems and unit modernization. Most notably, the building completed a major fire safety upgrade in 2020, including the installation of a new fire alarm system with smoke and heat detectors, pull stations, and bells, as well as a comprehensive fire sprinkler system installation in 2019 that included underground work for a newly added ADU.

The property has also been subject to substantial unit improvements, including a 2019 comprehensive renovation of Unit 165B featuring new kitchen cabinets, countertops, and bathroom fixtures, and the addition of an ADU in the basement level with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades in 2020. The building has experienced several notable incidents and improvements over its history, including a fire event in 2013 that required extensive electrical repairs to Unit A's wiring and life safety systems. Compliance with safety requirements has been a priority, with the building achieving Tier 3 soft-story retrofit completion status and receiving a Certificate of Final Completion.

Historical violations from 2000 related to self-closing doors and combustible storage were resolved by September 2000. More recent building operations have included regular street space permits and multiple 311 calls for street cleaning, though these recent calls primarily relate to external area maintenance rather than building-specific issues. A recent investigation into possible illegal short-term rental activity was closed in 2024 with no evidence of violations found.