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68-70 Fair Oaks St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3618049 2 units · 3 fl · 1888

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 68-70 Fair Oaks St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1888
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1888
Total area3,112 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3618049
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Ferro Christopher G & May D
Mailing address
68 Fair Oaks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
060807

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68 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
70 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 68-70 Fair Oaks Street property is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1888, this flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance projects over the past few decades. Most recently, in August 2023, the property received a substantial $48,000 reroofing project, continuing its pattern of roof maintenance which dates back to a previous reroofing completed in 1998. The building underwent significant modernization in the early 2000s, including a major horizontal addition and three-story rear extension completed in 2002 ($450,000), the installation of 12 roof-mounted solar PV modules in 2008, and comprehensive electrical work in 2003 involving extensive lighting and wiring upgrades. The property has also seen important safety and convenience improvements, such as the installation of a mechanized vehicular gate in 2012 ($4,000), new windows in 2010, and various electrical upgrades including solar panel installation and garage door motor replacements.

More recent modifications include the installation of exterior amenities such as a BBQ gas line in 2013 and improvements to address parking requirements through variances. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates to key systems and features, including electrical systems, security enhancements, and environmental improvements like the solar panel installation. A 311 call regarding street cleaning was registered in November 2020, which was resolved without any noted issues. The property has had several planning records processed, including approved plans for adding a family room and master suite, though these required variances for rear yard encroachment and parking spaces. Throughout its history, the building has maintained compliance with safety and building codes, with all permitted work marked as complete, though some older permits from 2001-2002 are listed as expired without clear indication of impact.

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Risk rating

How 68-70 Fair Oaks St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
100th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.3%
Moderate concern 6.3%
Severe concern 2.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

68-70 Fair Oaks St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
Building Permit Aug 31
Reroofing
$48,000 · Complete

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