46 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 46 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley, constructed in 1914, has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple safety compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2016 (Tier 3), and recent improvements include a fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 to modern standards with low-frequency horns and wireless monitoring capabilities, costing $22,862.

However, as of January 2023, the property is facing active violations related to building safety and maintenance, including requirements for smoke/carbon monoxide detector compliance, weatherproofing of siding, fire escape maintenance, and concerns about lead paint that require attention to both interior and exterior surfaces. While there were attempts to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2018, these permits were withdrawn; however, a basement ADU addition was previously approved.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, with termite and dry rot repairs completed in 1992, reroofing work in 1997, and recent electrical improvements in 2024, though the persistent safety compliance issues from 2023 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with one intentional fire and one false alarm recorded, and maintains a current Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) for its soft-story retrofit work.