1160 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1160 Clay Street in Nob Hill, built in 1909, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit as a Tier 3 soft-story building in 2016, followed by a comprehensive reroofing project in 2020 costing $36,500.

The building has maintained efforts to keep safety systems updated, including a fire alarm system upgrade in 2019 ($33,000) and multiple fire safety inspections, most recently in October 2024 regarding extinguishers. Between 2007 and 2017, several individual unit renovations were completed, including substantial work in Apartments 3, 6A, and 9, focusing on kitchen and bathroom remodels with corresponding electrical and plumbing upgrades. Recent concerns have emerged regarding building maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 reporting issues with garbage and debris, including furniture, around the property.

A significant recent complaint was filed in December 2024 regarding exposed wiring and mold throughout the building. The property has a history of routine safety inspections, with records dating back to 2000, and several violations were noted in 2016 including issues with fire escape ladders, smoke enclosure doors, and various safety system requirements, though these were subsequently abated. While the building has generally met major safety and structural requirements, including fire safety system corrections in 2024, the recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that merit attention.