496-498 Benton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 496-498 Benton Ave in Bernal Heights, built in 1900, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over its history. In early 2008, the property experienced multiple building system upgrades, including a complete electrical service overhaul with new panels and circuits installed in the garage area (completed March 2008), along with plumbing work involving drain and waste line replacements and a city trap installation (completed April 2014).

The building's structural elements were also addressed during this period, with a proposed partial foundation replacement and post removal work permitted in January 2008, though this permit later expired. A notable compliance issue arose in January 2008 when unauthorized plumbing work was reported but was resolved by April 2008. In recent years, the property has primarily experienced parking-related issues, particularly between 2023 and 2025, with multiple reports of illegal parking and abandoned vehicles on or near the property.

During this period, there were at least eight parking enforcement incidents, with several resulting in citations being issued, though some cases could not be validated or resulted in vehicles being towed. The most recent street-related permit activity was recorded in 2011, 2008, and 2007, suggesting reduced need for external work space. While the building's major systems were upgraded in 2008-2014, there have been no recorded building permits or major structural work in the past decade, indicating relative stability in building infrastructure.