706-708 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 10-unit, four-story apartment building at 706-708 Oak Street in Hayes Valley, owned by David Johnson, was constructed in 1910 and is classified as a Multi-Family Residential building. The property has experienced numerous significant issues over the past two decades, most notably an ongoing situation with potentially illegal units at the street level, with a complaint filed in May 2020 that remains active as of October 2023. This complaint alleges the construction of two unauthorized units containing complete living spaces, and is scheduled for a director hearing in October 2024.

The building has also faced multiple safety and code compliance challenges, including a fire-related incident in 2020 that required deck repairs, unauthorized construction of a roof deck, and various fire safety violations including issues with extinguishers, blocked exits, and alarm systems dating back to 2005 through 2021. Recent activity at the property shows continued efforts to address compliance issues, with several permits issued in 2024 for final inspections of previous work, and a completed revision in February 2024 for repairing fire-damaged siding on the roof deck wall. The building is also subject to San Francisco's Soft Story Program (Tier 4), and while the work has been reported as complete, it appears to have required substantial ongoing attention.

The property has experienced multiple maintenance and habitability issues over the years, including water damage, plumbing problems, and various housing code violations. Recent 311 calls from early 2024 indicate ongoing concerns with garbage and debris on the property, while multiple noise complaints were recorded in late 2019. The building's history reveals a pattern of safety and compliance challenges, particularly regarding unauthorized construction, fire safety requirements, and general building maintenance issues.