1 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1 Fair Oaks Street, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most recently, in 2023, unit 10 received kitchen and bathroom remodeling including new counters, fixtures, and electrical components, though there were subsequent complaints about possible unpermitted work and wiring issues. The building has seen substantial upgrade efforts, including a major window replacement project in 2021-2022 ($21,500) to install Pella wood windows in apartments 4, 5, and 6, and multiple unit renovations (2020-2023) involving kitchen and bathroom updates across several apartments with costs ranging from $35,000 to $60,000.

The property has also prioritized safety and infrastructure improvements, such as a voluntary fire alarm upgrade in 2018 ($15,000) which included new equipment and low-frequency horns, and a significant electrical upgrade in 2004 converting to 200A service with 10 meters. The building's maintenance record reveals some concerning patterns, particularly in 2018 when multiple violations were issued regarding fire safety, ventilation, and building maintenance issues, though these were eventually abated by January 2019. More recent complaints in 2023 highlighted plumbing issues, including drainage problems affecting multiple units.

The property underwent various essential systems improvements, including two roof replacements (2018 and 2019) totaling $37,500, furnace replacement in 2011, and major plumbing work including house trap and waste line repairs. The building has experienced recurring issues with the garbage room's ventilation and flooding problems, particularly affecting the basement areas. While the property has addressed many of these issues through proper permitting and repairs, the frequency of renovation work and some recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's location has also experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by 311 calls, primarily relating to street maintenance, parking enforcement, and occasional encampment concerns in the vicinity.