It’s been exactly one year since the building at the southeast corner of Haight and Fillmore suffered a major fire. Today, we check in with the property manager, architect, fire investigators, and displaced residents and businesses for an update.
Category Archives: Walgreens
CVS Plans to Replace Lower Haight Walgreens
cvs.com Yesterday, residents near Haight and Fillmore received a letter revealing CVS‘s plans to move into 499 Haight Street, the former home of Walgreens.
Six Months Since the Fire: An Update
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been exactly six months since the September 27th fire at Haight and Fillmore. At the three month mark, we checked in with the 30+ residents and four businesses that were displaced by the fire. … Continue reading
The Lower Haight Drinking Game
Although Lower Haighters may not need more reasons to imbibe, we thought we’d celebrate the ‘hood with a little game to get the juices flowing. (Note: please play responsibly). Continue reading
Walgreens to Expand, Fillmore Street Storefront to Disappear
A notice sent to nearby residents last week reveals progress on the reconstruction of 491-499 Haight Street, and plans for the building’s future.
Three Months After the Haight and Fillmore Fire: An Update
493Haight.com Yesterday marks exactly three months since the massive fire at 493 Haight Street. We thought this would be a good opportunity to check in with those most affected by the fire — the residents, the businesses, and the property … Continue reading
The iPhone Apps of the Lower Haight
iTunes Recently, a surprising update popped up in our Facebook feed from Mad Dog in the Fog: STAY CONNECTED – NEW I-PHONE & ANDROID APP Mad Dog has an iPhone app? Does anyone else around here? Inquiring minds wanted to … Continue reading
How Do We Feel About Political Ads on This Building?
A resident of the 400 block is none too pleased about a large political banner that appeared at the corner of Haight and Fillmore this week — and we’re not too comfortable with it either.
Update on Lower Haight Fire, How to Help
Twitter/@thomasschiavone Here’s an update on yesterday’s fire above the Walgreens at Haight and Fillmore, and some information on how you can help.
Massive Fire Above Walgreens at Haight and Fillmore
Devon C. Scroll down for updates. A 4-alarm fire broke out in an apartment on the southeast corner of Haight and Fillmore around 4pm this afternoon.