4549-4551 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 4549-4551 California St is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, built in 1909 and currently owned by the Seto Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work being a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2021 costing $18,000, which included cabinet replacement, flooring upgrades, and associated electrical and plumbing work. The property has seen substantial electrical system upgrades, including a 200-amp service upgrade in 2011 and the installation of security lights in 2017.

Multiple renovation projects have been completed, including bathroom renovations in 2015, though there are concerning unresolved issues from 2003 regarding an illegally constructed roof deck and lightwell enclosure that remain active violations and were previously referred to the City Attorney in 2006. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates and repairs, including the replacement of upper kitchen cabinets in 2019 and various electrical improvements. While there have been some complaints and issues noted under the building complaints section, such as concerns about unauthorized construction in 2015 and unauthorized electrical work and lighting in 2017, most of these issues have been marked as not active or closed.

The property has also experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent graffiti incidents in July 2023, though these are external to the building itself. The sidewalk condition was inspected in 2013 and found to have no defects requiring action. The building's permit history demonstrates ongoing maintenance and upgrading of systems, suggesting regular attention to property upkeep, though the unresolved roof deck violation from 2003 stands out as a significant regulatory issue in the building's history.