491-495 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 491-495 Frederick Street in Parnassus/Ashbury Heights, owned by Benny Cheung Revoc Tr, has undergone significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1909. Most notably, in 2018, the building completed mandatory soft story retrofits for both residential and commercial portions, totaling $110,000 in improvements, bringing the structure into compliance with 2016 SF Building Code requirements.

The building's systems have been regularly maintained and upgraded, with substantial electrical and plumbing work completed in 2007-2019, including comprehensive rewiring and bathroom renovations. Recent events of particular note include a set of building compliance issues in January 2024, involving the fire escape ladder maintenance and Section 604 compliance, which were resolved within a week. The property experienced a fire safety violation in August 2024 regarding operating without a permit, though this was subsequently abated.

While the building has experienced various issues since 2004, including concerns about security, fire escape conditions, and infrastructure problems (such as dry rot in 2005), these have generally been addressed promptly. The property is currently operating under valid permits for both residential and commercial uses, including a Type 41 ABC license for full-service restaurant use with specified operational hours. Recent property maintenance records show attention to external cleanliness, with multiple graffiti incidents reported and addressed through city services between late 2024 and early 2025.