685 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The four-story, three-unit apartment building at 685 Noe Street, owned by William J. Bowdle and Thom See, was constructed in 1960 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent being termite-related repairs completed in August 2022 that included stucco replacement, and plumbing upgrades in 2021 that involved replacing the sewer house trap and lateral piping.

The building has experienced recurring issues with pest control, requiring attention in both 2019 and 2022. A substantial renovation program was undertaken in 1999-2000, including window replacements, kitchen remodels, and bathroom additions in units 2 and 3, along with various deck and siding repairs. The building has maintained compliance with various inspections and permits, though it experienced two notable building violations in 2021 related to a broken house trap that was promptly addressed.

Historical issues from 2002 involving egress obstruction were also resolved. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved external maintenance and urban management issues, as documented in multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024, including reports of sidewalk hazards, illegal parking, and waste management concerns. The building's infrastructure updates include a complete reroofing project in 2013 and a vertical addition proposal filed in 2000 (though the application was not completed). Regular maintenance appears to be ongoing, with permits showing consistent attention to structural and plumbing systems, including a water heater replacement in 2019 and various deck repairs.