800-806 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The building at 800-806 Clay Street is a 5-story, 18-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1907 and owned by Soo Yuen Benevolent Assn. The property has experienced several significant fire safety and structural issues over the past decade, most notably a substantial fire incident in July 2010 that caused widespread damage requiring extensive repairs to multiple units, common areas, and electrical systems, with total repair costs exceeding $100,000. More recently, the building has faced ongoing fire safety compliance challenges, with multiple violations and complaints in 2023-2024 related to sprinkler systems, alarm systems, blocked exits, and sleeping area requirements.

The property was also cited in 2022 for failing to submit its mandatory facade inspection report, though there have been some positive recent developments including electrical upgrades in 2022 and fire alarm system improvements in 2020 totaling $18,000. Recent maintenance history shows attention to fire safety systems, including a 2020 upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. However, the building continues to experience recurring fire safety compliance issues, with multiple violations related to exits, sprinklers, and alarms in 2022-2024.

The property has also been the subject of various building complaints in recent years, including a 2022 complaint about scaffolding status and a 2023 violation for sleeping area requirements. Regular maintenance work has been performed, including the replacement of electrical lighting systems and other infrastructure upgrades. While many violations from previous years have been abated, the persistence of recent fire safety issues suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance with building safety standards. The building's history includes several routine inspections, and while most past violations have been resolved, the active facade inspection violation from 2022 represents the only currently open enforcement action on record.