San Francisco Secures $9 Million Settlement from Alice Griffith Apartments Owner Over Substandard Conditions
The City and County of San Francisco has reached a $9 million settlement with McCormack Baron Salazar, the owner of the Alice Griffith Apartments, a redeveloped public housing complex in Bayview. The settlement addresses numerous code violations, unpaid utility fees, and a severe rodent infestation that has plagued residents. According to City Attorney David Chiu, the agreement mandates $3 million in penalties for code violations, an additional $3 million to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for outstanding water and sewer fees, and a further $3 million investment by McCormack Baron Salazar into property repairs, security, and pest control. This action follows extensive reporting by Mission Local detailing the deplorable living conditions, including instances where complaints about the smell of a decomposing body were initially dismissed as dead rats. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized the importance of safe and well-maintained housing for all San Franciscans, noting that residents of Alice Griffith... 
