477-479 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 4-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 477-479 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley, built in 1900 and owned by Sullivan Family Revocable Trust, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance over recent years. Between 2016 and 2019, the property received substantial upgrades including a comprehensive fire safety retrofit with the installation of a new fire sprinkler system (450 heads), automatic fire alarm system, and related electrical work. The building underwent complete plumbing modernization with new sewer lines, radiating heating systems for all units, and comprehensive re-plumbing of bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities.

Electrical improvements included a 300-amp service upgrade and unit rewiring with new subpanels and fixtures. Historical records show the building faced several maintenance and compliance issues in the early 2000s, with a routine apartment inspection in 2002 revealing multiple violations including safety concerns with stairs, handrails, and fire safety equipment, as well as lead paint hazards. These violations were officially abated by September 2006.

More recent complaints include reports of construction-related disturbances in 2014 and 2016, and a 2010 complaint about structural concerns (cracked walls and uneven floors), though all were marked as not active. The property has experienced regular issues with parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways between 2022 and 2025. A fire violation related to the alarm system was issued in July 2019 but was subsequently abated. Recent incidents include graffiti on the building in January 2024 and a reported encampment in November 2023, though the latter was marked as unable to locate.