158 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 158 Baker Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Dennis Capiti, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant upgrades over the past few years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft story seismic upgrade in 2017 at a cost of $120,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Recent improvements include a 200-amp electrical service upgrade completed in April 2024, street space enhancements in 2018, and reroofing work in 2017.

The building has a history of being subject to routine inspections and violations, with eight violations recorded between 2009-2014, primarily relating to fire safety, security, and sanitation issues, all of which were abated by December 2014. Two significant safety complaints were filed in 1994-1995 regarding electrical and gas concerns, but these were also resolved. The building's recent maintenance record shows attention to both structural and safety improvements, with all soft story requirements now completed and a recent electrical service upgrade.

However, there have been persistent issues with graffiti and sidewalk maintenance around the property, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent months (August-December 2024) regarding graffiti on public sidewalks and other street maintenance concerns, though these external issues are managed by city services rather than the building ownership. The most recent building-related services, including emergency repairs and routine maintenance, suggest ongoing management engagement with the property's infrastructure needs, particularly in seismic safety and electrical systems. The soft story upgrade has been classified as "Work Complete" with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, indicating full compliance with seismic retrofit requirements.