774-776 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 774-776 Haight Street, owned by Michel I & Suhaila M Alaraj, has undergone significant changes and renovations since 2015. The property, built in 1900, contains both residential and commercial spaces and has experienced several notable transformations, including a change of use for the former retail space to institutional community use in 2018, though with some complications regarding unauthorized facade alterations. Multiple construction projects took place between 2015-2016, including seismic upgrades, electrical service improvements (installing a 400-amp service), and various plumbing updates such as sewer pipe replacements and bathroom installations.

The building has a history of work-related complaints, particularly in 2015 when there were concerns about unauthorized gutting of the structure and potential lead paint hazards. Earlier modifications from 2004-2010 included significant electrical and plumbing upgrades, with the second-floor unit receiving comprehensive renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2009. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and environmental issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to graffiti removal and garbage concerns.

While there was an attempt in 2016 to expand the building vertically and horizontally to add two additional units, this proposal was disapproved. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to fundamental systems such as electrical and plumbing, with significant investments in infrastructure improvements. All major construction projects have been completed, with the exception of some expired permits, and there is no current active litigation or safety concerns reported in the recent history of the property. The most recent building complaints and 311 calls have primarily concerned external maintenance issues rather than internal building conditions.