449-451 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit residential building at 449-451 Ashbury St in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by Ryan Sakai, has undergone several significant improvements over its history. The most recent major work, filed in April 2023, involves plans to infill under the existing second-floor footprint to create a wet bar serving shared outdoor space and convert the existing roof to a deck, with an estimated cost of $175,000. In prior years, the building has seen substantial upgrades including a complete bathroom renovation in 2014 with new plumbing, framing, skylight, electrical work, and fixtures (cost: $15,000), and a significant electrical upgrade in 2014 that included installing a 200-amp service with three meters for the two units and the house.

The property has maintained its infrastructure, with documented work on ductwork replacement in the garage (2015), new furnaces installation (2015), bathroom remodelling (2014), and roof work (2003). The building has experienced some maintenance issues, including a 2018 complaint about peeling paint, though this case is currently listed as not active. Historical records show a past violation regarding short-term rentals that was resolved in 2017 when the owner's listing was changed to 30-day minimum stays.

The property has been the subject of several 311 calls in recent years, primarily relating to exterior issues such as graffiti (2020-2024), general street cleaning needs, and occasional parking enforcement matters. However, these external incidents are more reflective of the neighborhood context than building-specific issues. While there have been various maintenance and improvement projects over the years, the most critical infrastructure work seems to have been addressed through the building's upgrades to electrical service and HVAC systems, with current efforts focused on enhancing shared outdoor spaces.