47-59 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 47-59 Octavia Street in Hayes Valley, built in 1900 and currently owned by the James D Stearns Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over recent years. Most recently, in 2023, the building received updates including the installation of new windows (11 in total) and a Mitsubishi heat pump system with four indoor units, accompanied by electrical upgrades to accommodate the new system.

The building has completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 soft-story building, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. The property has a history of addressing both structural and systematic maintenance issues, including a significant siding repair in 2020 and earlier improvements such as a complete electrical rewiring in 2010, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and the installation of solar panels in 2009.

There were several building violations recorded in 2002 related to interior surfaces, heating systems, and safety features, though these were all abated by 2005. The building has experienced various maintenance-related complaints over the years, including plumbing issues and window problems, with the most recent being complaints about encampments and debris outside the property in early 2025, though these are external to the building itself. Recent plumbing and electrical improvements suggest active maintenance of core systems, with no current open building violations on record.