1960 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 27-unit, three-story apartment building at 1960 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the Lee Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some challenges since its construction in 1958. Most recently, in August 2023, the building received substantial safety upgrades including a fire alarm system modernization ($56,400) and stucco repairs along with maintenance of fascia boards and the flat roof ($69,889). The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, transitioning from a steel frame to a shear wall system, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance work includes the replacement of the domestic hot water boiler in April 2023.

The building has a documented history of unit renovations, with three units (205, 309, and 301) receiving kitchen and bathroom upgrades between 2018-2019, including electrical and plumbing improvements. While there have been past maintenance issues, including water damage, mold, and lead paint concerns reported in 2015, these violations were abated by July 2015. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including multiple sprinkler/standpipe system complaints between 2015 and 2024, though most were promptly corrected. Recent building complaints include a 2023 incident regarding lead paint removal procedures and a 2017 noise complaint related to construction work.

The building's fire safety maintenance was notably addressed with the 2023 fire alarm system upgrade, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current safety standards. The property has maintained active compliance with various safety requirements, as evidenced by its Tier 2 soft-story retrofit completion and regular fire safety service checks. Recent maintenance records and building permits indicate ongoing investment in the property's infrastructure and resident safety systems, though attention has been required for various plumbing, electrical, and fire safety components over the years. The building has experienced periodic issues with street-level debris and abandoned items, as documented in recent 311 calls, though these are external to the building itself.