839 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 839 Haight Street, owned by Thaler Revocable Trust, has a century-long history dating back to 1900. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, with the most recent major concerns arising in 2022 related to building safety compliance, including issues with the fire escape ladder, fire extinguisher maintenance, and gas utility shutoff tools. Of particular note was a serious electrical safety incident in late 2021 involving current running through the building's mailboxes, which raised immediate safety concerns for tenants.

Earlier building upkeep included the installation of a gas furnace system in 2006, water damage repairs in 1999, and stair repairs that revealed some compliance issues when the back staircase was rebuilt without proper permits in late 1999. The building has undergone regular inspections, with all major violations being addressed and abated, typically within a few months of being reported. The property has experienced recurring issues with exterior maintenance and security, particularly in 2022-2023, including multiple instances of graffiti removal, sidewalk cleaning needs, and parking violations outside the building.

While most maintenance and safety issues have been resolved, including the 2022 common area compliance matters which were abated in March 2023, the building's history shows a pattern of requiring ongoing attention to both interior systems and exterior maintenance. The most recent permitted work includes a 2012 gas line installation for stove and water heater, and an electrical leak test in the mailboxes from 2021, suggesting attention to key infrastructure systems. The building's maintenance history demonstrates both proactive improvements and periodic reactive responses to safety and compliance issues, with most problems being addressed within reasonable timeframes according to available records.