944-948 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 944-948 Haight Street, owned by William T Witter Jr. and constructed in 1895, has a notable history of maintenance and safety compliance issues. Most concerning is the building's recent history of overcrowding, with a 2017 complaint alleging over 25 occupants between the three flats.

The property has experienced multiple fire safety concerns, including three separate fire code violations between 2015-2019 related to blocked exits, combustible materials, and alarm systems, with several violations requiring hearings in 2017 regarding alarm system maintenance and records. There were significant electrical concerns in 1995, involving inadequate hot water and potential faulty wiring between units. The building's permit history shows several attempts to establish the original three-unit configuration between 1983-1997, though some permits from the 1980s are listed as expired.

A routine inspection in 2002 revealed multiple issues requiring attention, including decaying stair treads and security concerns that were resolved by February 2003. More recently, from 2022-2024, there have been several infrastructure maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, primarily involving graffiti and sidewalk maintenance, suggesting ongoing exterior upkeep challenges. While most historical violations and complaints have been addressed, the pattern of fire safety violations and the 2017 overcrowding complaint represent the most significant concerns in the building's recent history.