137-139 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-story multi-family residential building at 137-139 Noe Street, built in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2015, the property underwent substantial renovations including voluntary seismic strengthening ($30,000), electrical rewiring with a new 200amp service ($30,000), and plumbing upgrades including new furnaces for both units ($5,000). The ground floor space transitioned from a coffee shop to an architecture office with associated improvements ($14,500), while interior residential improvements included kitchen and bathroom remodels, code-compliant stair replacement, and exploration of dry rot issues ($70,000).

The building faced serious safety concerns in 2006 when unsafe egress stairs were identified, requiring temporary closure, though this violation was eventually abated in 2013. A lead paint violation was recorded in 2015, which was promptly addressed. Recent maintenance work includes a $10,000 reroofing project initiated in 2022.

The property has experienced several recent issues requiring attention, including reports of damaged benches and graffiti in 2023, and multiple parking violations on the sidewalk in 2024. The building's systems have seen significant upgrades in recent years, including the 2015 installation of new electrical systems serving both residential and commercial spaces, new furnaces, and comprehensive plumbing updates. While the property has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years, recent years have shown fewer serious violations, focusing more on routine maintenance and addressing wear and tear.