1016-1020 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 1908, three-unit multi-family residential building at 1016-1020 Clay Street in Nob Hill, currently owned by Mirek & Alena Kucera, has experienced several significant maintenance issues and violations over recent years. Most notably, from 2014-2016, the building faced multiple housing code violations related to stair safety, interior surfaces, and plumbing, including problematic stairs with dry rot, drainage issues, and damaged ceilings. During 2015, there were serious tenant complaints about a leaking roof causing mold and mildew, non-functional windows, and deteriorating flooring.

A routine inspection in 2016 confirmed ongoing concerns. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with stairs, both front and back, requiring multiple repairs between 2003 and 2014, along with various interior surface problems. There were also historical violations from 2001 regarding fire safety, including concerns about smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, though these were later abated. A particularly concerning matter involved illegal short-term rentals by owner Alena Kucera between 2016-2019, resulting in multiple neighborhood complaints about safety, noise, and garbage.

More recently, there have been recurring reports of street cleaning issues near the property, with multiple cases of debris and abandoned furniture documented in 2023-2024. The building's systems have shown ongoing maintenance needs, including a heater malfunction in 2015, and there has been at least one recorded incident involving carbon monoxide. Despite these issues, many violations from 2014-2016 were abated by November 2014, when the building underwent various repairs including window replacements, floor repairs, and light fixture upgrades. Recent permits show continued maintenance of the property, though some historical compliance issues suggest a pattern of delayed responses to maintenance needs.