1385 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1385 Clay Street, a four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907 and containing 25 units, has undergone significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years under the ownership of Romel California LLC. Between 2017 and 2018, the building received major fire safety upgrades, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with 18 sprinkler heads and a new fire alarm system throughout all floors, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling over $100,000. The building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work, achieving Tier 2 status with a CFC issued to confirm compliance.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety concerns over the years, with the most recent complaint history showing relatively minor issues. Historical violations from 2005-2006 included plumbing problems, water damage, and concerns about interior surfaces, which were all marked as "Not Active" after resolution. Recent building complaints (2013-2015) encompassed issues like insufficient heat, appliance problems, and garbage management concerns, all of which have been resolved.

The building underwent a significant conversion in 2016-2017 to add one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in accordance with San Francisco Ordinance 162-16, involving basement modifications and window replacements. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to exterior maintenance issues such as garbage management and street cleaning matters, which are being addressed through standard city services. While there have been several fire alarm activations recorded between 2005 and 2019, these incidents were consistently determined to be either false alarms or system malfunctions, with no actual fire-related emergencies or civilian injuries reported.