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55-57 Fair Oaks St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3618057 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 55-57 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 1910
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
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3618057
Ownership

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

Owner name
William S Kennedy Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Kennedy William S Trustee 55 Fair Oaks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
091396

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55 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
57 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 55-57 Fair Oaks Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1910, currently owned by the William S Kennedy Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history shows several significant repairs over the years, including stair dryrot repairs in 2000 (which has since expired), window repairs in 1994 and 2007, and door modifications in 1990, though some of these permits have expired without clear resolution.

The property has a concerning history of unauthorized modifications and occupancy issues, particularly regarding the basement and garage areas. Between 2013 and 2019, multiple complaints were filed about suspected illegal unit conversions, including reports of unauthorized occupants and improper use of the garage, with some complaints suggesting it was being used as a motorcycle repair shop. In 2009, there were complaints about unpermitted construction of a deck, an in-law unit with false windows, and unauthorized electrical work for a restaurant-grade stove, though these complaints were eventually abated. More recent building maintenance has focused on exterior elements, with three cleaning-related 311 calls in 2023 and one in 2022, primarily concerning loose garbage, though these issues were resolved promptly. While the property has undergone some proper maintenance work, including window replacements and stair repairs, the history of unauthorized modifications and occupancy issues suggests ongoing challenges with building code compliance and unauthorized use of spaces, particularly in the basement and garage areas.

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Risk rating

How 55-57 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
13th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1112 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.2%
Moderate concern 38.6%
Severe concern 22.2%
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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55-57 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 07
Garbage and debris
furniture

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