173 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 18-unit, 3-story apartment building at 173 Haight Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Eve Bernstein Living Trust, has undergone significant maintenance and improvements since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 (Tier 4), demonstrating compliance with current safety standards. The property has a documented history of addressing structural issues, particularly concerning dry rot, with multiple repairs documented between 2001 and 2013, including the replacement of damaged wood beams and repairs to the lightwell and various floors.

The building has undergone several unit-specific renovations, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #103 in 2014, which included cabinet replacement, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. More recent concerns include a sprinkler/standpipe system violation issued in December 2023, which was noted as abated shortly after. The building has experienced multiple fire safety inspections over the years, with violations related to fire escapes, alarms, and exits documented in 2020, all of which were subsequently addressed.

A routine inspection from 2011 remains active, and there are current complaints related to common areas filed in July 2023. Historical issues include various building violations in 2001 related to fire proofing, stairs, weather proofing, and other maintenance concerns, all of which were eventually resolved. The property has had some recent infrastructure maintenance work, including a wall furnace replacement in 2022 and garage door repairs in 2008. While the building has faced multiple violations and maintenance issues over the years, records indicate that most have been addressed in accordance with regulations, though the continuing status of the active inspection from 2011 and recent complaints should be noted.