959 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 959 Haight Street, owned by Apex Haight LLC, was constructed in 1924 and has undergone significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic strengthening work in 2019 as a Tier 3 soft-story building, including moment frames and shearwall modifications. Recent unit upgrades have included comprehensive renovations in 2019 (Unit 2: $36,000) and 2016 (Unit 9: $27,000), with multiple units receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and new plumbing systems.

The building experienced a cluster of violations in August 2019 that were resolved within two months, including issues with smoke detectors, storage, and utility shutoff tools, along with a complaint about ventilation and windows. Other significant improvements include the replacement of galvanized plumbing with copper in 2012, installation of a new hot water system in 2008, and various structural repairs. The building has a history of fire safety concerns, including two fire complaints (2007 for blocked exits and 2015 for uncategorized issues), though these were resolved.

There have been three fire-related alarm incidents recorded, all confirmed as false or malfunction-related with no civilian injuries. Recent municipal maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, including graffiti, general cleaning needs, and a missing side sewer vent cover as of 2024. The property has maintained compliance with housing inspections, though historical records show past concerns with heating systems (1997) and water damage (2002).