494-496 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 494-496 Eddy Street property is a four-story, 19-unit multi-family residential building located in the Tenderloin neighborhood, constructed in 1917 and currently owned by Matthew and Margaret Murphy. The building has undergone several significant improvements and changes over the past decade; most recently, in 2021, a bar was converted to a deli with associated renovations, including electrical work and plumbing modifications. The property has seen substantial unit renovations, including bathroom and kitchen upgrades in Units 22, 26, 31, and other apartments between 2006-2014.

Major infrastructure improvements include reroofing work in 2018, steam boiler replacement in 2012, and sewer line maintenance in 2010. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarm systems and sprinkler/standpipe systems between 2011 and 2024, though most were promptly corrected. There have been several historical maintenance and habitability concerns, including a cluster of violations in 2002 related to heating, sanitation, and interior surfaces, all of which were abated.

More recent complaints from 2015-2024 have included boiler permit issues, possible mold concerns, and some maintenance matters. The property underwent significant commercial space modifications in 2020-2021, including the establishment of a new deli, which required various building, electrical, and plumbing permits. Recent building complaints include a 2023 case regarding unauthorized signage installation, currently listed as active. The property's fire safety response records show primarily non-fire-related incidents, such as system malfunctions and false alarms, with no recorded civilian injuries.