681-685 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 13-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 681-685 Haight Street, owned by Craig L & Debra J Cates Rev and constructed in 1913, has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years. Most recently, in 2024-2025, the building is undergoing kitchen remodels in unit #9, including cabinet and countertop replacement, along with fire alarm system upgrades to meet current codes. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2016 (Tier 4) and has maintained compliance with accessibility requirements. Recent maintenance includes boiler system upgrades, with a new steam boiler installed in 2021 and backflow device replacement in 2023.

The property has a history of addressing various safety and maintenance concerns, particularly regarding fire safety systems, with multiple fire alarm and extinguisher inspections showing prompt corrections of identified issues. While there were several violations related to unauthorized use conversions (commercial to residential) between 2002-2009, these were resolved, and the building is now fully compliant. Recent complaints in 2023 regarding common areas were addressed within a month. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, including roof replacement in 2013 and various plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The property has experienced typical urban challenges as documented in 311 calls, primarily related to street and sidewalk maintenance, which have generally been resolved promptly. Recent 311 calls (2023-2025) primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti, parking enforcement, and street cleaning, rather than building-specific problems. The building's fire safety systems are regularly maintained, with prompt resolution of any identified issues, as evidenced by multiple "Condition Corrected" dispositions on fire safety complaints. The property has demonstrated ongoing commitment to maintenance and compliance, with most recent permits focusing on unit improvements and systems upgrades rather than remedial work, suggesting proactive rather than reactive management.