501 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 2-story, 7-unit apartment building at 501 Oak St in Hayes Valley, owned by Carol Piper Gilmore, was constructed in 1961 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work in 2015 (with a cost of $75,000), and has maintained active safety upgrades including a 2019 fire alarm system replacement with new horns in existing units.

Recent and current improvements include the ongoing rewiring of Unit #6 as of November 2024, and historical unit upgrades such as the 2016 kitchen remodel in Unit #7, comprehensive electrical upgrades across multiple units between 2015-2018 (including sub-panel relocations and new lighting installations), and various window replacements in Units #3 and #5 in 2009. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most recent building violations recorded in 2023 related to fire safety equipment, gas utility shutoffs, and fire escape ladders, though these were subsequently abated.

Historical complaints indicate past tenant concerns regarding construction dust in 2009, plumbing issues in 2007, and equipment problems in 2005 (since resolved). The property has an active record of addressing infrastructure needs, including re-roofing projects (2016 and 1998), kitchen and fire safety upgrades, and compliance with modern building codes. However, there has been a notable pattern of garbage and debris issues reported in 2024 near the property, with multiple calls to street cleaning services between September and December 2024, though most were resolved by authorities.