1821-1823 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1821-1823 Oak Street in Haight Ashbury, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $107,000. The property has experienced various maintenance and safety issues, with a notable cluster of violations recorded in October 2012 that required repairs to stairs, window hardware, damaged walls, and sanitation concerns, as well as addressing lead paint safety requirements - all of which were abated by January 2013.

Subsequent improvements included a kitchen remodel in Unit A in 2014, replacement of a furnace in 2013, and various electrical and plumbing upgrades. The building had some concerning habitability issues reported in 2013, including lack of heating and mold problems, though these were marked as not active by early 2014. More recent history shows ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, including a completed underground electrical service upgrade in 2004 (now expired), roof replacement in 2005, and periodic structural and system upgrades.

Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) primarily relate to exterior maintenance and waste management issues, particularly regarding toter placement and street cleaning needs, which have been addressed through city enforcement and resolution processes. The property has not experienced any recorded fire incidents with civilian injuries. The completed soft-story retrofit places the building in compliance with current seismic safety standards, though its Tier 3 designation indicates it was previously considered a higher risk structure.