688-692 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 9-unit multi-family residential building at 688-692 San Jose Avenue in Noe Valley, built in 1912 and owned by the Mitchell Family 1980 Trust, has undergone significant improvements and renovations over the past several years. Most recently, Unit #5 received a $50,000 renovation in May 2024, including bathroom and kitchen rehabilitation with associated plumbing and electrical work. In 2023, the building completed a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade to comply with California state fire marshal codes, including new low-frequency horns in units and a wireless radio communicator, demonstrating a commitment to resident safety.

The property has seen consistent unit improvements, with multiple units (1, 3, 5, 6, and 7) receiving kitchen and bathroom renovations between 2020-2024, often including modern appliances and updated electrical systems. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical infrastructure, including a new 400-amp main electrical service installation in December 2024 (currently issued), window replacements in 2017, and earlier renovations such as reroofing in 2012 and rear wood stairway replacement in 2014. Several building violations from 2000-2008 related to fire safety and utility requirements were addressed and abated, and there were two significant complaints in 2018 regarding uncontained paint removal operations.

A carbon monoxide incident was recorded with no civilian injuries, underlining the importance of proper ventilation and monitoring systems. Recent complaints (2024) regarding blight and graffiti were quickly addressed, though there are two open cases from 2024 related to traffic signs. The property has maintained its status as a Legacy Business Registry for Mitchell's Ice Cream, Inc.