775-777 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 775-777 Haight Street, owned by Susan Dienstag Gildea and constructed in 1926, has undergone numerous renovations and faced several compliance issues over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2024, the building has been working to achieve compliance with sound level requirements in sleeping areas and fire alarm notification systems, with permits issued for these modifications in March 2024. The building has a documented history of fire alarm system issues, with multiple violations and complaints related to alarm systems between 2007 and 2022, though these were generally corrected promptly.

Significant recent improvements include the 2021 remodeling of Unit #1 (kitchen, bathroom, electrical work) and 2019 renovations in Unit #3 (kitchen and bathroom updates), along with exterior work like siding replacement in 2019 and backflow valve replacement in late 2023. The building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, including a 2023 complaint about common areas (still active as of the latest data) and a 2023 violation regarding unauthorizeed awning installation, which has since been resolved. Historical data from 2001 reveals a period requiring multiple repairs and code compliance issues, including fire escape maintenance, lead paint concerns, and window repairs, all of which were abated by August 2001. The building's safety systems have been a recurring focus, with routine inspections revealing various fire system maintenance needs, though recent records suggest these issues have been mostly addressed.

The property has maintained an active response to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the recent sound level compliance work and ongoing maintenance of life safety systems. In terms of building infrastructure, the property has completed its soft-story retrofit requirements as a Tier 4 building, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety regulations. Other notable features include the potential for three accessory dwelling units (as per planning records) and recent efforts to address graffiti and exterior maintenance issues through various 311 calls and city services. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues and requires continued attention to fire safety systems, recent renovations suggest active management and improvement of living conditions.