860 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117

860 Oak Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, built in 1928 and currently owned by the Carl Edward Olson Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, most notably a seismic retrofit completed in compliance with San Francisco's mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (Tier 3), which was officially completed and issued a CFC. Recent work includes a comprehensive $60,000 remodel of Unit #2 as of June 2024, involving kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical improvements, and fire safety upgrades.

The building has had recurring fire alarm system issues, with multiple violations and complaints from 2015 through 2023, though recent permits show efforts to bring the system up to current code requirements. The property has experienced some concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2023, when multiple tenant complaints reported significant rodent infestations, with units allegedly experiencing nightly disturbances from mice in walls, and workers reportedly finding over 60 mice in one unit. There were also complaints about mold and moisture issues in early 2023.

While these complaints were marked as "Not Active," they suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Historical records from 2007-2010 show various violations related to building systems and safety features, including fire safety equipment, smoke enclosure doors, and water heater compliance, though these issues appear to have been resolved. The building has also had some isolated incidents related to neighboring construction work and periodic parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued between 2021-2023 for vehicles blocking driveways. Despite these challenges, the property has seen significant investments in improvements, including window replacements in 2003, and recent fire safety and seismic upgrades, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts by the ownership.