655-659 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 655-659 Haight Street is a 3-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Hey Group LLC. The building experienced significant structural issues in late 2015, leading to multiple code violations that required extensive repairs throughout 2016. Notable violations included problems with stairs, weatherproofing, siding, egress obstruction, lead paint hazards, and washer/dryer installations.

These violations, documented in complaint #201581631, were collectively addressed through several permits totaling approximately $21,200 in repair work, including foundation post replacements at the rear staircase and rear siding and staircase repairs due to dry rot. The building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofitting work (Tier 4) and received a Certificate of Final Completion, demonstrating structural compliance. More recent history shows several maintenance and compliance issues, including three 311 calls in 2024 regarding noise from nearby entertainment venues and multiple reports of garbage and debris. Fire safety inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent false alarm and smoke detector incidents showing no civilian injuries.

The building's electrical system received attention in 2013 with the installation of Ufer grounding. Two complaints regarding fire safety and escape were filed in 2008, though these were promptly corrected. Tenants should note that while many historical maintenance and code compliance issues have been resolved, recent 311 calls indicate ongoing concerns with building surroundings and neighborhood noise, particularly from nearby entertainment venues. However, the property appears to have addressed all major structural and safety requirements as of the latest available data.