477-479 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 477-479 Alvarado St in Noe Valley is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1905 and currently owned by the Hayes Family Trust 2017. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two decades, most notably in 2017, when multiple violations were documented including water leaks, mold damage with potential lead hazards, and interior surface deterioration.

These problems resulted in the ceiling collapse that was reported in December 2017, along with associated plumbing issues. The building's fire safety history shows areas of concern, with violations noted in 2000 regarding fire extinguisher maintenance and combustible storage, and historical improvements including a fireproof passageway installation in 1986. Maintenance work on the property has included various updates and repairs, such as window replacements in 2014, vinyl siding installation in 2001, and stair repairs in 1996.

The building underwent a routine apartment house inspection in December 2000 which revealed multiple interior surface and plumbing issues that were subsequently addressed in early 2001. It's worth noting that most recent complaints and violations have been resolved, with the last significant issues occurring in 2017-2018, though the building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance needs. External to these primary concerns, there have been several unrelated 311 calls regarding abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2011 and 2022, though these were not directly related to building conditions or operations.