688-692 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 688-692 Haight Street is a 3-story mixed-use building constructed in 1885, containing 5 residential units and ground floor commercial space. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges in recent years. Most notably, there is an **active building violation from July 2024** regarding an unauthorized shower installation in the commercial space, which has resulted in required remediation work currently underway as of December 2024, including plumbing modifications to remove the shower unit and revert to its last known legal condition as storage (cost: $3,000).

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with **complaints about water damage and mildew** in 2022, 2019, and earlier incidents, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. Compliance with safety requirements has been a concern, with multiple building violations related to security and interior surfaces documented in 2002, including issues with alarm systems, damaged ceilings/walls, and glazing on entry doors, though these were abated by February 2003. Recent improvements include substantial seismic retrofitting work filed in 2019 (both residential and commercial upgrades), and various unit improvements including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical system upgrades, and plumbing work.

The building has also experienced several infrastructure-related complaints that have required attention, including **anomalies with water heater flue pipes** in 2015, which were ultimately resolved. Notable recent permits show work to **legalize bathroom and kitchen facilities** (2020), and electrical system upgrades including the addition of a new meter (2020). The property has faced multiple regulatory interactions regarding unauthorized modifications, including a complaint in 2022 about unpermitted roll-down gates and a 2021 complaint about alarm systems, indicating some challenges with compliance to permit requirements. The building's management has made efforts to address various building code requirements, as evidenced by multiple completed permits for significant improvements, though the pattern of violations and complaints suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining full regulatory compliance.