568-570 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 568-570 Alvarado St in Noe Valley, built in 1908, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decades, with particular attention to modernization in recent years. The property has seen substantial investment in sustainability and modern utilities, with the most recent major installation being a comprehensive solar power system in 2021 (including two PowerPods, a 225-amp subpanel, and a 100-amp Generac autotransfer switch), following earlier solar preparations in 2009.

The building has received substantial interior improvements, including a 2018 renovation of kitchen and bathroom fixtures valued at $25,000, which involved new cabinets, sink, shower, vanity, and toilet installations. The property has also maintained its structural integrity through various seismic upgrades in the early 1990s, including foundation bolting and plywood wall improvements. Recent records indicate some maintenance issues, particularly with the building's sewer system, as evidenced by two sewage backup incidents in 2020 that required attention from the PUC Sewer Operations.

The property management has responded to various external maintenance needs, including tree management (with one mature tree noted as potentially in decline in late 2022) and multiple instances of parking enforcement required for sidewalk and driveway obstructions. While most internal systems and structural elements appear well-maintained through regular upgrades and improvements, the building's history shows consistent attention to safety and modernization, with particular focus on seismic stability, electrical systems, and plumbing updates. The most recent significant improvements have focused on sustainability, with solar power installations and energy-efficient systems being the major focus of recent renovations.