442 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 2-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 442 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley, owned by Joseph A. Alioto, has undergone significant improvements and renovations since its construction in 1964, particularly focusing on unit upgrades and safety compliance. Most recently, in October 2024, a fire alarm system replacement was filed to meet California fire marshal codes, including the installation of low-frequency horns and wireless monitoring.

The building has seen substantial unit modernization over the past five years, with completed kitchen and bathroom renovations in units #7, #8, and #6, including new cabinets, countertops, flooring, and plumbing improvements. A major safety upgrade was completed in 2017 with a $95,000 soft-story retrofit to comply with seismic requirements, though the building is currently listed as non-compliant under Tier 3 status. Historical records show several fire safety concerns between 2004 and 2012, including issues with egress obstruction, fire escape ladders, and fire proofing materials, though these violations have all been abated.

The building underwent significant electrical and plumbing upgrades during the unit renovations, including circuit breaker panel replacements and solar hot water system installation in 2011. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to external matters such as sidewalk defects and public space concerns, rather than building-specific issues. The property appears to be actively maintained, with regular unit upgrades and timely responses to violation notices, though the outstanding soft-story compliance designation remains notable.