877 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 877 Hayes Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Alamo Square neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations and faced several challenges over the past few years. Most notably, in October 2021, the property was cited with multiple violations including hazardous conditions, security concerns, and plumbing issues, which were all officially abated by June 2024.

Following these violations, substantial renovations were undertaken, including a comprehensive electrical system upgrade completed in June 2024 that involved new wiring, LED lighting, switches, outlets, and a new 100-amp subpanel, as well as front window replacements in early 2024. The building's recent history shows a pattern of addressing serious maintenance issues, including repairs to stairs and compliance with various building codes. A retaining wall failure reported in December 2022 was resolved by May 2024.

The property's permit history reveals several substantial renovation projects, particularly between 2022 and 2024, focusing on bathroom and kitchen remodels in both units, along with HVAC and plumbing updates. Notable improvements included the installation of new smoke/CO alarms and compliance with modern safety requirements. While there were earlier attempts at renovations in 2018-2019 that were cancelled or withdrawn, the recent completion of repairs and upgrades suggests a concerted effort to bring the building up to current standards, though the property experienced a period of vacancy and abandonment concerns between 2020-2021 as noted in multiple complaints.