518 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 518 Noe Street, owned by Karen Amaral Lvg Trust, has a documented history spanning several decades from its original construction in 1900. The property has undergone various significant improvements and faced several challenges, with particular attention needed to its seismic safety compliance.

Most notably, a mandatory seismic retrofit was addressed in 2019 with a filed permit for $90,000, following previous violations and monitoring fees related to the Soft Story Retrofit Program in 2017 and 2019 that were ultimately closed out in 2022. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the early 2000s, including multiple violations for fire proofing, weather proofing, and interior surface conditions documented in 2012 that remain active. Historical complaints from the 1990s reported serious concerns including electrical hazards, heating system failures, and maintenance of basic amenities, though these issues appear to have been resolved.

More recent records from 2023 show only routine matters such as street cleaning and holiday tree removal. The building's repair history includes various structural and safety improvements, such as a brick foundation replacement (1999), stair repairs (2002), and kitchen/bath remodeling (1996), indicating ongoing maintenance efforts by the ownership. While many past violations have been addressed, the active compliance issues from 2012 regarding fire proofing and weather proofing suggest some maintenance matters may require continued attention.