1216 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1216 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by Richard Dare Survivor's Rev, was constructed in 1965 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed mandated soft-story seismic retrofits in 2020, with an associated cost of $90,000, to comply with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly evident in 2023-2024 with multiple violations and complaints regarding mold, water damage, and non-functioning appliances, leading to comprehensive renovations in Unit #102 costing $48,000 that included bathroom and kitchen updates, electrical work, and plumbing repairs, completed in late 2024. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations between 2019 and 2023, including issues with fire escapes, alarm systems, and blocked exits, though most have been corrected following citation. Recent 311 calls and complaints (2023-2024) indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including graffiti issues and general building upkeep.

The property had routine inspections in 2016 that identified various fire safety concerns, all of which were reportedly abated, and numerous 311 calls in recent years regarding street-related issues. A tenant buyout occurred in March 2020 for two tenants at $33,000. While the building has made efforts to address its structural and safety requirements, the frequency of recent violations and complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.