1144 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The three-story, five-unit apartment building at 1144 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by Raul & Denise Arriaza, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1910. Most notably, in 2023, the building received a substantial fire safety upgrade costing $32,817 to modernize the fire alarm system and related components to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. The property successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019, achieving Tier 4 compliance, and earlier improvements included a seismic upgrade in 2019 costing $18,000.

Between 2019-2022, three of the five units underwent comprehensive modernizations, including Unit #3's $40,000 renovation in 2022 featuring a complete electrical upgrade, and Units #4 and #5 received similar updates in 2019 involving kitchen/bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and plumbing improvements. The building has maintained active oversight of its infrastructure, evidenced by regular boiler maintenance and upgrade work, including a 2021 steam boiler disassembly and backflow device removal. Historical violations from 2000-2009, including issues with lead paint and various safety concerns, were all abated by December 2009.

The building has undergone routine housing inspections, with the most recent documented complaints primarily relating to maintenance items such as a non-functioning doorbell and inconsistent bathtub drainage in 2012, which were promptly addressed. Recent records show no active building violations or major complaints, and the property has maintained regular servicing of its fire safety systems, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure. The owner's proactive approach to upgrades, particularly regarding seismic safety and fire protection, suggests a commitment to maintaining building safety standards.