500-502 2nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 500-502 2nd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, built in 1907 and currently owned by Hong Kuai Keong & Hung Yee. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including ADA compliance modifications in 2023 with new signage and a battery-operated doorbell, and foundation preservation work in 2022 involving cement grout injection on the east side of the property.

Historical records show earlier improvements such as reroofing in 1998, skylight installation in 1984, and various code compliance updates in 1983. The building has a documented history of routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services from 1999 to 2016, with previous concerning issues in the 1990s regarding improper heater ventilation and gas fumes entering living spaces, particularly during 1995-1996.

A notable fire safety violation was recorded and resolved in 2010 concerning combustible storage. More recent maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior concerns, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on the property (2023-2024), though these are typically city-wide issues rather than building-specific problems. The property's most recent permits and planning records indicate compliance with accessibility requirements and other municipal regulations, suggesting proper maintenance and responsiveness to code requirements by current ownership.