20 Oakwood St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 20 Oakwood Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Miao Wen & Susan, has undergone several significant changes and faced some notable challenges since its construction in 1926. Most recently, in May 2022, a substantial electrical upgrade was completed, increasing the building's main electrical system capacity from 200A to 400A to better serve the three units and common areas. However, in September 2020, the property experienced serious maintenance issues when several residents filed complaints about unsafe conditions in the backyard, reporting abandoned construction work that left hazardous materials including rusty metals and broken glass exposed for six weeks, creating safety concerns particularly for children.

This situation also appeared to contribute to pest problems, as complaints mentioned the presence of mice droppings. The building has a history of routine housing inspections, with records from 2000 and 2006 showing no violations, though these inspections predate the recent concerns. In November 2019, there was a tenant buyout involving two tenants, with compensation of $10,000.

The property's surrounding area has seen frequent municipal interactions, particularly in 2023 with multiple reports of loose garbage requiring general cleaning (April, February, and June), indicating possible ongoing maintenance challenges. Several noise reports and a parking-related incident were recorded in 2022-2023, with varying outcomes. Planning records show a proposed project to convert a rear garage space to habitable areas and add a roof deck, though the current status of this project is marked as informational. While the electrical upgrade represents a positive improvement to the building's infrastructure, the past maintenance issues, though resolved, suggest that residents should remain attentive to building upkeep matters.