525 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 525 Haight Street is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1890, containing 6 units and housing a ground-floor commercial space currently occupied by Perilla Vietnamese Restaurant. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in March 2023 costing over $10,000, and the replacement of rusted gas lines at the meter completed in October 2024.

The building's electrical system received substantial upgrades in 2015 with the replacement of five residential meter main boxes and two main subpanels, and earlier fire safety improvements were implemented in 1994 with the installation of a fire suppression system. The property has a history of multiple building violations and complaints, particularly notable was a cluster of violations documented in 2008 related to security, fire safety, and maintenance issues, all of which were abated by December 2008. More recent building complaints include issues with an expired awning permit in 2023, and a 2020 complaint regarding non-compliant hood and duct system testing.

The building's commercial space has maintained its restaurant status through various approvals, including ABC Type 41 license and Planning Code Section 711 permits. Recent maintenance activity has been consistently focused on addressing safety compliance requirements, as evidenced by the 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with SFFD requirements. The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti on exterior surfaces, as documented in multiple 311 calls throughout 2024, though these do not directly impact building safety or resident amenities.