218 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The five-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 218 Haight Street, owned by SF Multifamily III Property, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1878. Most recently, a mandatory fire alarm system installation was filed in May 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements for non-sprinkled buildings, and in July 2024, multiple fire code violations were documented. The building successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) involving plywood shear wall installation at the first-floor garage, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Recent renovation work includes substantial improvements to individual units, such as a $95,000 renovation in 2021 (Unit #224-3) featuring new kitchen cabinets, appliances, and fixtures, and a $65,000 remodel in 2020 (Unit #218-1) focusing on kitchen and bathroom improvements. However, the building has faced recurring issues with its fire alarm system, with multiple violations documented between 2011 and 2024, including system malfunctions and maintenance violations. A notable tenant complaint from January 2023 reported heating system failures affecting multiple units for over a month, though this issue was eventually resolved. The property underwent various other improvements including concrete stair and walkway repairs in 2014 and a voluntary fire system replacement in 2015.

Recent infrastructure maintenance was evidenced by multiple street space permits issued between 2014-2019, and a significant plumbing and electrical renovation was completed in 2021 for Unit 1, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling and new electrical systems. The building's historical records show periodic inspection and maintenance requirements being addressed, including past violations related to fire escape maintenance, lead paint hazards, and weather-proofing issues. All previously issued violations have been marked as abated, showing that the property management has generally responded to regulatory requirements, though some recent fire code violations remain pending resolution as of 2024. The property has also generated various 311 calls in 2024 regarding external issues such as graffiti, garbage disposal, and irrigation concerns, though these are typical for urban properties and not direct indicators of internal building conditions.