1485-1491 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 1485-1491 Dolores Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, built in 1906 and currently owned by Leland Y & Maxine Y Yee. The building has recently undergone significant structural improvements and renovations, with major work conducted in 2023 including foundation replacement and voluntary strengthening work costing $100,000. The renovation work encompassed multiple units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, new skylights, and electrical upgrades with a 400-amp service installation. All these improvements have been completed successfully.

The building's history includes several notable maintenance and compliance issues, primarily from 2000, when multiple building violations were issued regarding safety features such as smoke enclosure doors, gas meter instructions, combustible storage, handrails, and egress obstructions. These violations were all addressed and resolved, as confirmed in 2009 routine inspection records. A 2015 complaint regarding improper paint sanding was quickly addressed within a week. The property has seen regular maintenance and improvements over the years, including window replacements in 2002 and various bathroom and kitchen remodels.

Recent infrastructure work in 2023 also included comprehensive plumbing and electrical system upgrades, demonstrating ongoing investment in the building's maintenance and safety systems. The area around the building has experienced recent concerns primarily related to on-street parking violations, with multiple reports of vehicles parking on the sidewalk between September 2023 and January 2024. There was also a water main issue reported and addressed by PUC in late 2024. The property's maintenance record shows a consistent pattern of addressing and resolving both routine maintenance and more significant structural issues, with no active violations or complaints as of the most recent data.