355 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 21-unit, three-story apartment building at 355 Octavia Street, built in 1917 and currently owned by the Judith A Doyle Gift Trust, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most notably, from 2020 to 2024, multiple units (including #1, #2, #3, #7, #23, #34, and #37) have received comprehensive kitchen and bathroom upgrades, including new cabinets, countertops, tiles, and plumbing fixtures, with the most recent work in Unit #37 completed in February 2024 at a cost of $40,000.

The building has also addressed several important safety and infrastructure requirements, including completing its Soft Story retrofit as a Tier 3 building, updating fire safety systems with an inspection in 2021/2022, and installing a new water heater in 2024. Historically, the building experienced some maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly in the late 2000s and early 2010s, including unauthorized renovations, a leak investigation in 2008, and several building code violations related to fire safety and security requirements in 2007. However, these issues appear to have been resolved, as evidenced by the absence of active complaints or violations in recent years.

The property recently completed an ADU conversion in 2017, adding a studio unit with improved bicycle parking facilities. Regular safety inspections, including those in 2018 and 2012, indicate ongoing monitoring of building conditions. Recent 311 calls (2024) primarily relate to exterior maintenance issues such as graffiti and street cleaning needs, which are typical for urban properties.