496-498 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 496-498 Alvarado Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by William M. Veiga and Marianne Evans. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, including a complete reroofing in 2018 ($12,875) and a major kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2006 ($120,000) that included voluntary seismic improvements and window enlargements.

In 2008, a substantial addition was completed, including a new three-car garage with roof deck ($110,000). Most recently, in 2024, there has been controversy regarding unauthorized work at the property, with complaints filed about the unpermitted interior demolition of unit 498, which triggered a building violation (202419334) that is currently active. To address this violation, permits were issued in March 2024 for interior demolition work in the 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, costing $85,000, along with associated plumbing and electrical permits. The building's history also includes some regulatory complexities, particularly regarding its unit count.

A staff-initiated discretionary review in 2002 and subsequent planning records indicate that the building was authorized for three dwelling units, following a period of uncertainty about the correct unit count. There have been three routine apartment inspections (2002, 2006, and 2003) that were all resolved. Recent activity at the property has generated multiple 311 calls, primarily related to illegal construction and other maintenance issues. The most recent permits, issued in June 2024, indicate ongoing interior renovations, while the Planning Department has noted a violation related to unpermitted construction work that requires review fees.