1534 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 1534 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Lim Family Trust, has a mixed maintenance and compliance history since its construction in 1916. Most recently, in November 2023, a fire system replacement was filed to upgrade horns to meet current fire code requirements, though this work appears not to have a associated cost. In early 2024, a violation was issued regarding alarm system maintenance, though this appears to have been abated shortly thereafter.

The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the years, including a substantial plumbing problem reported in January 2013 involving leaks affecting multiple apartments and non-functioning fixtures. A series of violations in May 2009 highlighted various safety concerns that were subsequently addressed, including issues with fire extinguishers, egress obstruction, security devices, and heating systems. The property has also faced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple fire-related violations and complaints recorded between 2022 and 2024, though most were found to have no merit or were abated.

The building's maintenance history includes some positive developments, such as the recent fire system upgrade, and the property management has generally addressed violations once they are issued. However, there are recurring issues with fire safety equipment and alarm systems, as evidenced by multiple recent complaints about fire alarms, including a "chirping" alarm reported in March 2024. The building's roof work from 1997 appears to be the last documented roof maintenance on record. Parking enforcement issues have been documented regularly near the property, with several citations issued for blocking driveways between 2020 and 2024, though these are external to the building's maintenance and safety concerns.