1455 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 1455 Clay Street property is a 13-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922 in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. The building has undergone significant recent renovations, with multiple units receiving updates between 2020 and 2024, including Units 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, and 12, all of which typically involve bathroom and kitchen remodels, electrical rewiring, and window replacements. However, there are serious current concerns regarding lead contamination and construction safety, with multiple active and recent complaints in December 2024 regarding improper lead containment during construction, lack of proper testing for asbestos and lead, and inadequate dust control measures.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, including a significant 2018 violation concerning deteriorating balconies that were deemed a "life safety hazard," though these were subsequently addressed by June 2020. Historical violations from 2009-2016 included various safety concerns such as insecure stairs, security deficiencies, and combustible storage issues, all of which were marked as abated. The property has maintained its soft-story retrofit requirements and has completed the necessary work with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. Recent issues also include recurring problems with heating in common areas and pest control, as noted in multiple 2024 complaints.

The building's permit history shows substantial recent investment in unit upgrades, with several units receiving complete electrical system overhauls, including new subpanels and lighting systems. While these improvements indicate active maintenance of the property, the recent complaints about lead safety, construction practices, and basic services like heat suggest significant ongoing management challenges. The property has also experienced periodic fire safety system issues, with multiple complaints about alarm systems requiring correction between 2007 and 2024. A notable 2020 repair addressed exterior garage siding and brick issues that were documented in a 2017 violation.