983-987 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 983-987 Haight Street, owned by the Stephen R Leer Trust, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over recent years. Most notably, in January 2024, the building initiated a substantial fire safety upgrade, replacing the fire alarm system to comply with current fire safety codes, including the installation of smoke detectors, pull stations, and wireless monitoring modules.

This follows a history of attention to fire safety, with multiple complaints about extinguishers and fire escape ladders recorded between 2017 and 2022, though these issues were generally resolved promptly. The building has experienced some maintenance challenges over the years, including a notable series of roof-related incidents in 1987 involving minor repairs and fire damage, as well as dry rot repair in the exterior stairwell in 2002.

More recent improvements include a comprehensive electrical upgrade in 2013, featuring a new 100-amp underground service with multiple circuits throughout the building, and various plumbing enhancements including water heater replacement and new laundry facilities in 2013. Routine inspections and complaints have occurred periodically, with the most recent common area inspection in 2022-2023 addressing multiple safety items that were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained an active response to external maintenance issues, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple sidewalk and street-related complaints in 2024, though there have been recurring issues with graffiti and illegal postings on nearby infrastructure.