: Passersby at night have reported seeing figures watching them from the upper windows. Visitor Guide
While the house is a private residence, it is a significant landmark for fans of San Francisco history and the paranormal. William Westerfield House - Walkies Through History
: Neighbors and visitors have reported hearing phantom piano notes and the sounds of jazz coming from empty rooms.
: It is widely believed that LaVey and Anger opened spiritual "portals" in the tower during black masses.
: Bobby Beausoleil, a member of the Manson Family, lived here before his involvement in the Hinman murder. Paranormal Claims
: In 1948, the mansion became a 14-unit apartment building for African American jazz musicians.
Investigators and residents have reported numerous unexplained phenomena:
: Current owner Jim Siegel has reported feeling something "sink into the mattress" while he was in bed. Other reports include flickering lights, unexplainable temperature drops, and a doorknob turning on its own.