494 36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 494 36th Avenue in the Outer Richmond district is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Victoria T & William J Ng R. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most recently, in September 2024, a complaint was filed regarding the illegal paving of greenery in front of the building, allegedly violating SF green ordinances; this issue was quickly addressed within two days.

The property has an active permit filed in March 2019 for substantial alterations to convert the lower level unit, including adding a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and more, though planning records indicate additional review was needed for window modifications and excavation work. In 2003, the building faced multiple fire safety violations, including issues with smoke detectors, fire proofing, combustible storage, and fire escape maintenance, all of which were resolved by May 2003. A similar situation occurred in 1997 with unauthorized basement unit construction, though that was also resolved within months.

The building's maintenance history shows various infrastructure work, including reroofing in 2005 and dry rot repairs in 1997. More recently, the property has experienced several street-level maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between late 2024 and early 2025, primarily regarding garbage and debris concerns, though these seem to be related to street management rather than building-specific issues. While the building has had its share of compliance issues and necessary repairs over the years, all recorded violations have been addressed, and no active violations are currently on record.