609-611 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story multi-family residential building at 609-611 Haight Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Shaw Family Trust and constructed in 1890, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most notably, in 2015-2016, the property underwent substantial upgrades including the addition of a new residential unit in the previously unoccupied ground floor, complete with kitchen, bathrooms, and bedroom installations, along with important safety improvements such as the installation of NFPA 13R fire sprinklers throughout the ground floor and a new reinforced concrete foundation replacing the original brick structure.

The building has also seen various modernization efforts, including a comprehensive electrical rewiring of the basement commercial space in 2016, replacement of heating systems across units, and multiple bathroom and kitchen remodels. Recent maintenance work includes front stair repairs completed in 2022, addressing safety and accessibility concerns. The property has experienced some recurring maintenance issues, as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleanliness, graffiti, and various street maintenance needs, though these are external to the building itself.

A historical compliance issue was noted in 2005 regarding unauthorized cannabis use, which has since been resolved, and a 2024 inspection confirmed the legal use of the basement unit as residential only. The most recent building maintenance activity was a missing side sewer vent cover issue resolved in March 2024. The building's infrastructure improvements, particularly the 2015 seismic upgrades and modern safety systems, demonstrate significant investment in maintaining and upgrading the property's structural integrity and safety systems.