68-70 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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.