440 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 440 Noe St, owned by Rita L Ng Separate Property, has undergone significant recent improvements to its fire safety systems, with major upgrades completed in early 2024 including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire alarm panel. The building has a history of addressing safety concerns, with multiple fire safety violations corrected in the early 2000s, including issues with fire extinguishers, egress obstruction, and fire escape maintenance.

The property experienced water-related maintenance challenges in 1999-2000, with documented leak issues affecting both the lobby and garage areas, and ceiling problems that were subsequently resolved by May 2000. Earlier building violations from 2000-2004 included lead paint concerns, damaged ceilings, and weatherproofing issues, all of which were addressed within reasonable timeframes. A missing fire-resistant surface complaint from 2011 was also promptly resolved.

Recent complaints and service requests primarily involve exterior maintenance issues such as garbage disposal and sidewalk cleanliness, with no significant internal building issues reported since the completion of recent fire safety upgrades. The most recent fire alarm system-related complaint filed in September 2024 was conditionally corrected within three days, demonstrating the owner's responsiveness to safety concerns. The building's permit and violation history suggest a pattern of timely responsiveness to safety and maintenance issues, with particular attention paid to fire safety systems in recent years.