429-433 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 429-433 Alvarado St in Noe Valley is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Marie Contreras, containing three units. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major renovations occurring in 2016, including vinyl siding installation ($19,765) and window replacements ($11,427) that were not visible from the street. Earlier improvements included electrical system upgrades in 2003 with comprehensive rewiring of one unit and installation of a Ufer ground service, along with access modifications including a chair platform installation and kitchen alterations costing $50,000.

The building had a notable series of violations and complaints in 2002-2005 regarding stair repairs, fire proofing, and smoke detector installation, all of which were eventually resolved. A more recent complaint in 2016 regarding unauthorized radiant heating installation was abated within a month. The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in recent years, with multiple 311 calls between 2022-2024 regarding driveway blocking, illegal parking, and related enforcement requests.

Three of these incidents occurred in 2024, with varying outcomes including citations issued and unable to locate responses. The most recent maintenance issue on record is an overgrown tree near communication lines, reported in August 2024 and currently open. Historical maintenance records show earlier plumbing concerns in 2002 regarding sewer line issues, though this complaint was resolved by 2005. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrades to address various building systems, with no active violations or complaints on record as of now, suggesting improved compliance with housing standards in recent years.