278-280 Capitol Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 278-280 Capitol Ave is a newly constructed four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Oceanview neighborhood, owned by Gilbert W Lam. Completed in 2013 at a cost of $850,000, the building underwent significant safety improvements in 2015-2016, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with 62 heads and a monitoring system featuring water flow and tamper monitoring devices.

These systems were implemented in compliance with safety regulations, costing approximately $3,000, with additional work including the installation of furnace flues and electrical system upgrades. The building has experienced frequent parking-related issues in recent years, with multiple citations and requests for enforcement related to driveway blocking and illegal parking between 2018 and 2024, though many of these calls resulted in either citations being issued or officers being unable to locate the vehicles.

In terms of infrastructure maintenance, there were some concerns regarding sidewalk conditions in 2018-2021, with reports of collapsed sidewalk sections and defects that required attention. The property underwent several permit renewals and maintenance updates in 2016, including plumbing and electrical work, demonstrating ongoing adherence to building maintenance requirements. While the building's safety systems were substantially upgraded in 2015-2016, the property has primarily experienced external issues related to parking and sidewalk conditions since its construction.