1121 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, 1121 Clay Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Craig K. Lum and Rochelle P. Lum.

The building has undergone several significant upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 costing $24,000 to meet the 2021 mandate, and the replacement of 11 window sashes on the front facade in 2019 with Marvin Ultimate aluminum-clad wood sashes. The property has received regular maintenance and improvements to individual units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Unit 3 (2019) and units 5 & 6 (2014), installation of new high-efficiency furnaces (2014), and electrical rewiring in various units. Recent plumbing upgrades include a new boiler installation and related work in 2022. The building's safety systems have required periodic attention, with the most recent fire complaint filed in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though the specific violation status remains open.

Historical fire safety issues have included problems with fire extinguishers in 2022 (corrected), and alarm system concerns in 2011 and 2012 (both corrected). The property has maintained compliance with housing inspections, with routine inspections conducted in 2001, 2009, and 2016 showing no active violations. While there have been numerous parking-related complaints in the vicinity of the building in late 2024, these are street-related issues and not directly connected to the building's management or maintenance. The current owners have demonstrated ongoing investment in the property's maintenance and upgrading systems, particularly focusing on compliance with modern safety standards and improving resident comfort through various unit renovations.