1061 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 16-unit multi-family residential building at 1061 Clay Street, owned by Lawrence K & Pearl G G Wong, is a three-story flats building constructed in 1912 and has undergone significant recent activity and some concerning safety issues. Most notably, in late 2023, there were multiple fire safety violations including blocked exits and sleeping area requirements, with an open violation for sleeping area requirements remaining as of November 2023.

The building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2016 as a Tier 2 soft-story building, which included substantial work such as installing ufer connections and upgrading the electrical system, and is now classified as "Work Complete, CFC Issued." In 2023, three units (K, H, and G) received substantial kitchen and bathroom remodels costing $30,000 each, performed under both building and plumbing permits. The building's maintenance history shows a trend of addressing unit improvements and compliance requirements, including a 2018 renovation of unit 2B's kitchen, electrical system upgrades in 2015, multiple kitchen remodels, and various plumbing updates. However, there have been recurring fire safety issues, with violations related to fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and blocked exits noted between 2018 and 2023.

The property has also experienced tenant complaints regarding heating issues and interior maintenance problems during 2014-2015, though these complaints have been marked as resolved. Recent 311 calls have included reports of graffiti, public health concerns, and hazardous materials, with the most recent being a tobacco complaint in October 2024. Two prior violations related to short-term rentals were resolved in 2018, and a 2007 complaint about mold and window issues was also addressed.