498 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story multi-family residential building at 498 Carl Street, owned by Herbert C. Szeto, was built in 1915 and contains 6 units. The property has undergone significant seismic retrofitting, completing a voluntary soft-story retrofit in 2010 at a cost of $45,000, followed by stair repairs in 2020.

Recent issues include a December 2023 complaint about a large hole in the garage ceiling and a 2020 report of rotting stairs on the back staircase. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, with electrical upgrades including a new service installation in 2003 and a 100-amp service pedestal installation in 2013, along with reroofing projects completed in 1997 and 2004. The building has experienced several safety-related incidents that required attention, particularly in 2008 when multiple fire safety violations were recorded regarding fire escape ladders and fire extinguisher maintenance, though these were promptly abated.

Between 2019 and 2023, there were three fire-related complaints about extinguishers and several false alarm incidents with no injuries reported. Historical issues include a significant electrical incident in 2000 involving damage to tenant appliances due to a power surge, and plumbing concerns with noisy water pipes documented in 1998. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 through 2025 primarily relate to street cleaning and garbage management issues in the vicinity of the property, with multiple reports of overflowing public garbage receptacles and debris, though these are external to the building's actual maintenance record.