1357 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1357 Clay Street is a three-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by 1357 Clay Street LLC. The property has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades over the past several years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 as a Tier 3 building, and performing comprehensive electrical system upgrades in 2021 that included replacing outdated knob-and-tube wiring, installing new sub-panels, and updating smoke detectors in multiple units (3, 7, 8, 12, and 13). The building has received proper attention to its heating systems, with steam boiler replacements completed in 2017 and 2015, though there were previous complaints about heating issues recorded in 1999 and 2000 that were subsequently addressed.

The property has a documented history of addressing safety concerns, particularly regarding fire safety systems. Regular fire safety inspections revealed issues with blocked exits, alarm systems, and extinguishers between 2010 and 2022, though records indicate these problems were generally corrected promptly. A notable cluster of fire safety violations occurred in February 2016, including concerns about smoke enclosure doors and fire escape ladders, which were subsequently resolved.

The building underwent routine safety inspections in 2000, 2003, 2009, 2016, and most recently in 2019, with most violations being promptly addressed. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior concerns such as sidewalk repairs and street cleaning, with the most recent 311 calls relating to hazardous materials and water quality in 2022 and 2024. The building's maintenance history suggests active management, with most violations being addressed within reasonable timeframes, though there was a period of heating and hot water complaints during the late 1990s and early 2000s before significant system upgrades were implemented.