478-480 4th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 478-480 4th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Matthew Ringard, has been undergoing significant renovations and maintenance since 2022. The most recent work includes bathroom remodeling and plumbing updates in May 2024, featuring a walk-in shower installation, water heater replacement, and associated electrical work.

In 2022, the property received substantial structural attention with the complete replacement of rear stairs and installation of new foundations, which cost $18,000. The building has seen several permit applications in the past year, including an attempted addition of a Costco shed in April 2024 and a controversial application for laundry room strengthening in January 2023, both of which were withdrawn. The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety concerns, including a plumbing violation in 2019 related to fresh air inlet issues, which was resolved by June 2021.

Recent activity includes a building complaint filed in August 2024 regarding unauthorized construction, though this case was marked as not active by August 21, 2024. The building's maintenance record shows attention to basic infrastructure needs, including a roof replacement in 2006 and historical work from 1990 involving restucco and bannister repairs. The property has experienced various neighborhood issues documented through 311 calls between 2012 and 2019, primarily related to sidewalk conditions and waste management, though these are more indicative of neighborhood issues rather than building-specific concerns.