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106 Fair Oaks St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3631002 6 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 106 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 1961
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area3,912 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3631002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Merle F Borruso Test Tr A F
Mailing address
James P Borruso Trustee 5041 Kevin Court Castro Valley CA 94546
Last sale
042017

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 106 Fair Oaks St in Noe Valley, built in 1961 and currently owned by the Merle F Borruso Test Trust A F, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 at a cost of $40,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements under SFBC Chapter 34B. In 2016, structural improvements were made including the removal of stucco, replacement of dry rot wood studs, and residing with hardy planks at the rear of the building, which is now visible from the street.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues, most significantly in July 2001 when multiple violations were documented, including mold/mildew on walls and ceilings, fire safety concerns (including fire proofing and fire extinguisher maintenance), water damage repairs needed, and various security and building maintenance issues. All these violations were abated by August 2001. A subsequent complaint in September 2005 reported multiple issues including a broken garage door, damaged light fixtures, broken mailbox, leaks in the garage affecting walls and ceiling, and broken entrance steps, though these were resolved by October 2006. More recently, in May 2022, there was a report of missing or expired fire extinguishers which was accepted by the Department of Building Inspection. The property has had several 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily related to parking enforcement and sidewalk maintenance issues, though these do not directly relate to the building's structural or safety conditions. The most recent building-specific issue appears to be the 2022 fire extinguisher concern, with no major building violations reported in the past decade. The property currently holds a Tier 3 soft-story designation with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued.

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Risk rating

How 106 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
31th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1297 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.9%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 37.9%
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

106 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit May 12
Replace (e) 60a load center in garage from (old) fpe circuit breakers to new breakers by siemens.
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