155-159 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 155-159 Fair Oaks Street in Noe Valley, owned by Clarina Marina Esquivel-tan, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple recent challenges. Most notably, mandatory soft-story seismic work was completed in 2018 at a cost of $30,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, with the most pressing current problems emerging in 2024 including water damage and mold in the kitchen area, lead paint concerns, and various building safety deficiencies such as smoke detector compliance and weatherproofing issues. The property has undergone several renovations, including a significant ground floor unit remodel in 2009 that included updates to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and a 400-amp service upgrade in 2006. Recent complaints and violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple active violations filed in 2024 related to fire safety, interior surfaces, and building conditions.

The building's history includes a 2002 inspection that identified stair repairs and fire extinguisher issues, though these were promptly addressed. Various 311 calls in 2023-2024 have been logged regarding sidewalk conditions, parking violations, and other exterior maintenance concerns, while two fire-related incidents were recorded but resulted in no injuries or actual fires. The property completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving compliance with this critical safety improvement measure.