589-591 4th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 589-591 4th Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Young Shellin. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past few years, most notably a substantial $1 million renovation project in 2019 that involved raising the building by 2.5 feet, adding new garage/storage space, and comprehensive interior renovations to both units, which feature 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and modern living facilities.

More recent improvements include the installation of a new sprinkler system with 70 heads throughout the building (scheduled for completion in 2024 at a cost of $54,524), extensive plumbing upgrades (including bathroom, kitchen, and laundry installations with two tankless water heaters), and a complete electrical system overhaul featuring new panels, wiring, and modern appliances. The building has also seen necessary infrastructure updates, including a sewer line replacement in 2015. Historical records show some minor neighborhood issues typical of urban settings, including several parking enforcement calls (most recently in 2023), occasional graffiti incidents (2017), and complaints about waste receptacles (2014).

The property underwent earlier improvements including reroofing in 1996 and street space/sidewalk repair in 2015. Proposed development plans have been submitted in the past for additional modifications, suggesting preliminary intentions to expand the building to four stories, though these specific proposals appear to have been withdrawn or closed without implementation. The extensive and ongoing improvements to the building, particularly the recent focus on safety systems (sprinkler installation) and comprehensive modernization (plumbing and electrical upgrades), indicate significant reinvestment into the property and attention to contemporary safety standards.