800-802 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 3-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 800-802 Hayes St in Alamo Square, built in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018, costing $90,000, to improve seismic safety. In early 2019, the building underwent electrical upgrades with the replacement of 8 Zinsco sub-main breakers to meet insurance requirements.

However, the building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, particularly regarding the fire escape system, with multiple violations and complaints recorded between 2018 and 2024. These included issues with fire escape ladders, emergency exit lights, and fire escape obstructions, though most were resolved by March 2019. A routine safety inspection in 2022 revealed various maintenance issues including non-functioning heaters, windows, and problems with kitchen appliances, while in 2024-2025, there has been a pattern of reports regarding garbage and debris around the property.

The building has experienced several minor incidents, including one documented building fire and a carbon monoxide incident, though with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. A laundromat-related complaint from 1998 regarding burning clothes remains active, and the property has undergone various maintenance tasks over the years including roofing work, window replacement, and sign removals. The building's soft-story retrofit has been classified as Tier 4 work, with completion confirmed through a Certificate of Final Completion.