490-492 Clipper St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 490-492 Clipper Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring in early 2022, including kitchen remodels in both units, window replacements, and electrical upgrades to bring the kitchens up to code, with a reported cost of $50,000. More recent improvements in early 2023 involved plumbing work, including gas pipe preparation for a new meter installation and the reinstallation of kitchen fixtures.

The electrical systems received attention in February 2022 with rewiring work and sub-panel relocation. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to infrastructure, including a completed fire safety inspection in 2021 that noted and promptly corrected blocked exits. Recent 311 calls related to the property have primarily concerned external issues such as parking enforcement, sidewalk defects, and tree maintenance.

Notably, there was a tree maintenance request in January 2025 regarding potential damage to windows or the building, which was acknowledged by Urban Forestry. The property has experienced typical urban challenges such as garbage management and parking issues, but no significant safety concerns have been recorded in recent years. The building's permit history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with particular attention to window replacements, kitchen improvements, and safety compliance.