956-958 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 956-958 Haight Street, owned by the Pearlie L Morgan Revocable Trust, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues dating back to its construction in 1900. Most recently, in October 2023, the property received a sleeping area requirement violation from Fire Department inspections, which remains open as of October 2023. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations for fire extinguisher maintenance in 2017 (corrected) and 2023, as well as a previously blocked exit violation in June 2023 (no merit).

The property underwent significant work on its gas lines in both 2012 and 2017, with the 2017 project addressing hazardous gas leaks in walls that required PG&E shutdown. The building has faced structural and safety challenges over the years, including a notable incident in 2010 when unauthorized construction of stairs and landings triggered code enforcement actions. This incident led to multiple Notices of Violation and the initiation of abatement proceedings, though the related permit to replace the stairs was ultimately cancelled.

Earlier maintenance history includes stair repairs in 1991, reroofing work in 2002, and sidewalk repairs in 2008. The property has also generated multiple street service requests in 2024-2025, predominantly regarding graffiti and illegal postings, though these are external to the building itself. A cancelled variance request for rear yard and non-complying structure for a three-story staircase was filed in 2023, suggesting ongoing concerns about building modifications and compliance with current codes.