36 Oakwood St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 36 Oakwood St in Mission Dolores, owned by the Guzman Carmen Trust and built in 1960, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed its soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015 (Tier 3, CFC Issued) at a cost of $85,000, and underwent comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades in 2021, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and other safety enhancements to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. A plumbing upgrade in 2015 replaced the sewer/housetrap system, indicating ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

The building has a documented history of maintenance issues that have been addressed over time. In 2013, there were concerns about carbon monoxide/smoke detectors, black mold, and electrical problems that were resolved by early 2014. A cluster of violations was recorded in 2002 related to interior surfaces, fire safety, and building components, including damaged ceilings and floors, fire proofing issues, door replacement needs, and lead paint concerns; these were all resolved by February 2005.

More recent improvements include window replacements in 2010 and reroofing projects in 2013 and 1991. The property's recent track record shows attention to building safety and infrastructure, with completed fire system upgrades, seismic retrofitting, and routine maintenance work. Fire incident responses have been minor and primarily related to system malfunctions, with no civilian injuries reported. Multiple sidewalk parking enforcement requests in 2022-2024 suggest ongoing issues with parking compliance in the vicinity, while a sidewalk defect reported in October 2024 remains open as of the latest data.