494-496 Pacheco St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 494-496 Pacheco Street in Forest Hill, owned by Pacheco Street Holdings LP, has a complex history requiring significant remediation work. Built in 1926, the building underwent substantial renovations in 2014, including kitchen remodeling and deck repairs, with permits totaling $35,000 for both kitchen improvements and deck repairs. The property faced serious regulatory challenges in 2010-2013 when an illegal basement unit was discovered, leading to multiple violation notices and required remediation.

The building was ultimately restored to its legal configuration as a two-unit structure by October 2013, with associated costs exceeding $30,000 for the removal of the unauthorized unit and addressing various safety violations. The 2010 violation notice highlighted several life-safety concerns, including unapproved wiring and plumbing, questionable fire-rated materials, and inadequate smoke detectors. These issues were officially abated by October 2013, following comprehensive repairs.

The building has had regular maintenance work completed, including deck repairs in 2014, though some historical issues remain on record, such as ventilation concerns for the garage and basement systems. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved normal building maintenance, with no new violations or significant safety concerns reported since the resolution of the illegal unit removal. The most recent building activity includes multiple 311 calls regarding street parking, abandoned vehicles, and minor structural maintenance issues in the surrounding area, though none of these relate directly to building safety or habitability.