306 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 9-unit apartment building at 306 Fair Oaks St in Noe Valley, owned by Gotshalk Revocable Trust, is a three-story structure built in 1926. The property has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (at a cost of $95,000) and recent stair repairs in July 2023 that addressed guardrailing height concerns. The building experienced fire damage in 2014, requiring various repairs including roof work and flue replacement.

Historical maintenance issues included a 2002 violation related to multiple safety concerns such as handrails, fire escape functionality, and drainage systems, though these were resolved by October 2002. Recent complaints and concerns suggest ongoing challenges with the building's current management and maintenance. Between February and March 2024, there were multiple complaints about illegal hotel activity and noise disturbances, though these cases are currently marked as not active. The property has a history of fire safety violations, particularly in 2017 and 2018, when citations were issued for various fire code violations including blocked exits and sprinkler maintenance issues.

Recent 311 calls from late 2024 through early 2025 indicate continued concerns about noise disturbances, with multiple reports of amplified sound. The building's infrastructure has seen various upgrades and repairs, including a roof deck overflow drain installation in 2014, 100-amp electrical service conversion in 2004, and stairway repairs. Fire safety inspections in 2022 noted issues with fire escape and alarm systems, though most were promptly corrected or found to have no merit. The property is classified as Tier 3 for soft-story retrofitting, indicating that this significant seismic improvement has been completed.