28-32 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 28-32 Baker Street in Haight-Ashbury, built in 1904 and currently owned by Khalil Essa Habash, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The most pressing concern is an active housing violation case from 2019 regarding an unauthorized dwelling unit in the basement, with multiple associated safety concerns including inadequate fire resistance, improper exiting, and lack of required smoke detectors.

In late 2020 and early 2021, there were numerous complaints about unpermitted renovations and hazardous electrical work, particularly in Unit 28b, though subsequent permits were obtained in 2021 for bathroom/kitchen remodeling and related electrical/plumbing work. The building has shown some positive recent activity, with the completion of legitimate improvements to Unit 28B's bathroom, kitchen, and heating systems in 2021, along with repairs to common area lighting following a violation notice.

However, there remains a concerning history of code violations and safety issues, including multiple instances of unpermitted work, inadequate handrails (which were subsequently corrected in 2009), and various fire safety concerns noted in 2009. The building's exterior and immediate surroundings have experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls, including graffiti removal, sidewalk maintenance, and street cleaning needs between 2022-2024, though these are not direct reflections on the building's condition.