1541 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1541 Oak St in Haight Ashbury, owned by Stephen T. Tanaka, has undergone several significant improvements since its 1912 construction. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit (Tier 3) in 2017, which included structural steel details for earthquake safety.

Recent renovations include a completed kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #2 (September 2023), following similar improvements in Unit #3 (April 2022), demonstrating ongoing unit upgrades by the current owner. The building's fire safety systems were markedly improved in 2022 with a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and monitoring modules for sprinkler systems. Historically, the building has addressed several maintenance and safety issues, including exterior stair repairs (2005, 1992) and a central alarm system repair (2005).

Four building violations from 2005-2008 related to gas meter safety requirements and alarm system issues were duly addressed. While there was a cancelled permit in 2020 for converting a storage area to an ADU and constructing a laundry room, the property remains under review for a new ADU addition as of 2023. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety requirements and living conditions, with most recent complaints and issues being promptly resolved. The property has experienced periodic street-related issues typical of the urban area, including parking violations and encampments, which have generally been addressed through regular city services.