890 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 890 Page Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Steven J Oliva Trust, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1900. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $68,000 to comply with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements, earning a Certificate of Final Completion. The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvements, including the installation of a solar PV system in 2006 (12 panels, 2100W inverter), and previous unit upgrades including kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2000 and 1999.

However, there are concerning patterns in the building's history, particularly in the late 2000s, with multiple building violations and complaints related to fire safety, egress, and security issues. A notable incident occurred in 2018, when complaints were filed regarding unauthorized occupancy of an unfinished basement space after the completion of the soft-story retrofit, though these complaints were later marked as not active. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, including serious concerns in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

During 1998-2000, there were multiple complaints regarding significant maintenance problems including leaking roofs, electrical issues, and various apartment repairs. A series of violations in 2004 required attention to multiple safety concerns, including fire safety systems, egress paths, and stair repairs, though these were abated by November 2004. Since the completion of the soft-story retrofit, there have been fewer documented complaints about building systems or maintenance, though the building has faced occasional issues with street-level maintenance as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding graffiti and debris in late 2024. The property has maintained compliance with major safety requirements, including the successful completion of its soft-story retrofit program, though the 2018 complaints about basement occupancy raise questions about potential unauthorized unit conversion.