1909 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The property at 1909 Oakdale Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Silver Terrace neighborhood, owned by the Albert Jr Estate of Veal and constructed in 1992. The building's history reveals several significant concerns that merit attention, particularly an active building violation and complaint from 2008 (#200842994) regarding unauthorized modifications to the ground level, which reportedly converted a garage area into a separate rental unit with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchenette. This unauthorized conversion raised multiple safety concerns including inadequate emergency egress, lack of smoke detectors, unapproved electrical and plumbing work, and potential fire safety code violations.

Additionally, the property has documented recurring issues with mold and pest infestations as noted in the same complaint. More recently, the building has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by a series of 311 calls in 2022-2024 primarily related to garbage and debris issues around the property. There have been multiple reports of graffiti on the building in 2022 and 2023, one of which was considered offensive and required a Notice of Violation to be posted to the landlord.

The property's utility infrastructure includes a completed 200-amp underground electrical conversion permit from 2006. The building's permit history shows the original construction permits from 1990-1992 for the two-unit structure, while a 2008 permit was filed to address and legalize previously unpermitted modifications, though its current status is listed as "Filed." An earlier complaint from 2001 regarding unauthorized daycare operation in converted garages was resolved within two months. The recent history of 311 calls from 2022 through 2024 indicates ongoing external maintenance challenges, including multiple instances of garbage accumulation and debris concerns, though these are not necessarily indicative of interior building conditions. The property has maintained compliance with basic utility requirements, as shown by the completion of the electrical permit work, but the legacy issues from the 2008 building violations regarding unauthorized unit modifications and associated safety concerns remain notable even after 15 years.