The Haight Ashbry Historic District consists primarily of two- and three-story residential buildings (single-family houses and multiple-family flats) that were constructed during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Single-story, single-family cottages and multiple-family apartment buildings are also present in the area in limited numbers. Some modern residential construction exists on in-fill sites within the neighborhood. The area exhibits a predominantly Victorian and Edwardian Era architectural character, and includes styles such as Italianate, Stick/Eastlake, Queen Anne, Craftsman, and Classical Revival. The area also exhibits a unifying pattern of development that results from construction of mostly wood-frame, wood-clad row houses that are two to three stories tall and located on long, narrow residential lots. Most dwellings are located at the fronts of lots, with minimal or no front yard or side yards. The area contains a rectangular street grid. The neighborhood is bounded to the south by the panhandle of Golden Gate Park.