492-496 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 492-496 28th Avenue property is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1922 in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, containing 4 residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the years, with the most recent major work being a $40,000 improvement project in 2016 that included window replacements, bathroom fixture updates, water heater relocation, and electrical system upgrades. Notable historical work includes the installation of handicap-accessible facilities in 1998, roofing projects in 1991 and 2016, and the removal of an unauthorized projecting sign in 2000.

The property experienced a cluster of building violations in 2004-2005 related to fire safety and sanitation issues, including concerns about combustible storage, egress obstructions, and the need for fire sprinklers, all of which were abated by May 2005. More recent complaints from 2022-2023 indicate some ongoing maintenance and compliance concerns, including reports of a non-functioning heater (2022) and unauthorized interior work by a contractor (2023). The building underwent a pre-construction electrical inspection in September 2023, and various fire safety violations were recorded in 2008 that required correction.

The property has also generated multiple 311 calls in recent months (2024) primarily related to parking meter and transit shelter issues, though these are external to the building itself. Recent complaints suggest the building may currently have some active compliance issues, including a 2023 complaint about unpermitted work related to a new tenant. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including multiple roofing projects and systematic upgrades to electrical systems and accessibility features. The owners, Wang Sonji & Hank, have maintained the building for several decades, with the most recent substantial improvements occurring in 2016 when multiple systems were updated.