487-489 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 487-489 Fair Oaks Street in Noe Valley, owned by Margaret Marie Huffman, has been standing since 1912 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced notable challenges in recent years. Most recently, in 2022, the building underwent a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade costing $25,000 to comply with current safety regulations, which included the installation of new smoke detectors, pull stations, and other safety equipment.

The property faced multiple serious maintenance issues in 2022, including a collapsed ceiling reported in June and peeling exterior paint along with concerns about lead-based paint filed in August. These violations, along with issues related to water damage and weatherproofing problems, were all officially abated by June 27, 2023. The building has a history of roof maintenance work, with reroofing projects completed in 1995 and 2015, demonstrating attention to essential building systems.

Previous routine inspections in 2002 and 2007 showed no violations. While recent years have seen some external maintenance challenges, particularly regarding paint conditions and interior surface issues, these have been addressed through proper channels. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban neighborhood issues as documented in 311 calls, including reports of medical waste, encampments, and general street cleaning matters between 2018-2021, though these are external to the building itself and relate to neighborhood conditions rather than building management.