404 Ashbury St

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1697-1699 Oak St in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, currently owned by the Landau Family Revocable Trust, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past two years. The property, built in 1900, has received substantial safety upgrades, including the installation of a new automatic fire alarm system ($18,000) and additional fire sprinklers ($70,467) in 2022, along with recent mechanical room improvements and electrical upgrades in late 2023. The building has been undergoing comprehensive unit remodels since 2021, affecting Units 1 through 6, with work including bathroom and kitchen renovations, stairway structural repairs, and electrical rewiring. A notable cluster of building violations was recorded in 2015-2020, including issues with heating systems, smoke detectors, and fire safety concerns, though these have been marked as abated. The property experienced significant tenant complaints in 2020 regarding heating systems and maintenance issues, which were addressed by the landlord. Recent building maintenance records show consistent attention to fire safety systems, with the most recent fire alarm system work completed in October 2023. The building's plumbing infrastructure has also been extensively upgraded, with multiple permits issued for bathroom and kitchen remodels, along with the installation of a new tankless water heater in 2023. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level maintenance issues such as graffiti and garbage, which are outside the building's direct management but indicate ongoing neighborhood maintenance challenges. A recent construction permit (December 2023) indicates ongoing improvements to the building's mechanical systems, suggesting continued investment in the property's infrastructure by the current owners.