481 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, 6-unit apartment building at 481 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley, built in 1964 and currently owned by Kong Siuling, has undergone several significant safety-related improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2024 the fire alarm system was upgraded to meet current code requirements at a cost of $26,500, following a similar 2023 upgrade that included installing low-frequency sounders throughout the building. The property completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2015-2016, which included structural modifications to meet safety requirements.

Recent building violations in 2023 related to mold, fire alarm compliance, and weather sealing were addressed and abated by October 2023, along with a previous violation regarding emergency lighting from 2010. The building has experienced several fire alarm activations, though all were determined to be due to system malfunctions rather than actual incidents. The property has undergone various maintenance updates, including window replacements between 2003 and 2007, and reroofing work in 2005.

Multiple 311 calls regarding parking issues around the property have been documented between 2019 and 2024, primarily related to blocked driveways. Recent complaints from August 2023 raised concerns about emergency exit access, door designations, and mold remediation methods, though these issues were subsequently addressed and marked as not active. The building's safety features have been regularly updated, with a completed fire alarm system upgrade in 2023-2024 and the installation of emergency lights and exit signs in earlier years. The property's record shows consistent attention to regulatory compliance, particularly regarding seismic retrofitting and fire safety systems, though occasional maintenance issues have arisen.