Bayview housing complex failed over 100 S.F. city inspections in past year, records show

The San Francisco Housing Authority has documented 129 failed inspections at the Alice Griffith public housing complex, with the Phase I building experiencing 22 units failing over 100 inspections in one year. Tenants have voiced complaints about deteriorating living conditions, including broken elevators and pest issues, leading Mayor Daniel Lurie to visit the site. However, residents claimed that management had been alerted beforehand and had time to clean. Ownership of the complex was transferred to McCormack Baron Salazar in 2017 under the HOPE SF initiative, which aimed to revitalize public housing. Since then, tenants report that conditions have not improved, leading some to wish for their previous homes.

The Housing Authority's inspections now focus solely on subsidized units, leaving repair duties to the developer. Financial strains from pandemic-related rent issues have further complicated the situation, according to management. Despite the challenges, the Housing Authority continues to monitor unresolved issues through regular inspections.