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1830 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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151

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High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 19% chance of no major maintenance issues.

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1830 Clay Street is a five-story, 20-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Robert J Maron Lvg Tr. The property has undergone various updates and maintenance work over the years, with significant recent activity including a fire alarm system upgrade completed in November 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, and work on Unit 2 in 2014 that involved comprehensive renovations including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical upgrades, and heating system installation. The building has experienced multiple fire safety-related issues, with recent complaints in 2024 citing violations related to alarm systems and an incident involving carbon monoxide.

There are concerning active complaints from January 2025 alleging unpermitted modifications and unit reconfigurations, though many past violations, including 2002 interior surface and water damage issues, have been successfully abated. The property has maintained its mechanical systems with consistent updates, including a 2019 boiler replacement, though there have been periodic issues requiring attention, such as multiple boiler permit renewals noted between 2015-2019. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, including reroofing work in 2003, electrical system modifications, and plumbing upgrades.

However, recent complaints suggest possible ongoing concerns about unpermitted modifications and building layout changes. The property has experienced various fire safety incidents over the years, though none have resulted in civilian injuries. Multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025 regarding garbage and debris, including reports of needles, indicate some ongoing challenges with building surroundings. While many past violations and complaints have been resolved, the pattern of fire safety issues and recent complaints about unpermitted modifications suggests continued attention to building safety and maintenance requirements is necessary.

Last updated: January 17, 2025

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This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Pacific Heights.

19% chance of no major maintenance issues.

Building Characteristics

Total units	20
Year built	1927
Total area	26650 sq ft
Floors	5
Tax Abatements	None
Building Class	A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more

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Opened	Category	Responsible Agency	Request Type	Request Details	Status
2025-07-02 18:01:11+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	other_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste	Closed
2025-06-03 12:22:35+00:00	Encampment	Healthy Streets Operation Center - Individual	None	None	Closed
2025-05-28 11:17:14+00:00	Encampment	Healthy Streets Operation Center - Individual	None	None	Closed
2025-05-06 15:24:12+00:00	Parking Enforcement	MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatch	other_illegal_parking	None	Closed
2025-05-04 09:26:09+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	human_waste_or_urine	Closed

Date Filed	Date Abated	Assigned Division	Complaint Description	Status	Link
2025-01-14 00:00:00+00:00	2025-01-29 00:00:00+00:00	Building Inspection Division	They have reconfigured the layout of the building to increase the amount of units. changes have been going on for the last 10 years with out any permits. all units that get vacant the property management remodels unit without permits.	Not Active	View on DBI
2025-01-14 00:00:00+00:00	None	Electrical Inspection Division	Remodeling happening in the units that are getting vacant.	Not Active	View on DBI
2025-01-14 00:00:00+00:00	None	Plumbing Inspection Division	Remodeling happening in the units that are getting vacant.	Not Active	View on DBI
2024-07-11 00:00:00+00:00	2024-12-02 00:00:00+00:00	Housing Inspection Services	Caller claimed that unpermitted unit at apt #2. several boarded up windows for different apts where there are residents living. extension cord to the stove	Not Active	View on DBI
2019-07-16 00:00:00+00:00	2019-07-24 00:00:00+00:00	Plumbing Inspection Division	Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 102207 , serial no 911-00-175-c	Not Active	View on DBI

Date Filed	Item	Violation Description	Status
2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z	lead warning this structure, at 1830 clay street, was constructed before 1978 and so any paint debris generated is presumed to contain lead. disturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal: follow the approved methods of the epa rrp or other similar lead abatement training. if you wish to proceed as though there is no lead present, it is your responsibility to test for lead prior to performing any work and have those test results on site. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for jobs of more than 10 sq. ft. (sec.327, sfebc) information packets are available at the housing division of the san francisco department of building inspection, 49 south van ness avenue, at the 4th floor counter. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by that dust. ordinance #446-97.	building section	not active
2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z	remove egress obstruction at rear tradesman corridor door 810 sfhc the door leading into the tradesmman corridor from the rear yard has a slide bolt and padlock holding it shut. this is a part of the path of egress and may not be locked. remove all locking mechanisms and provide passage hardware to the tradesman corridor door.	building section	not active
2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z	repair window sash frames, cords, hardware, broken glass and glazing seals 1001d, h, 708 sfhc there are issues with many of the windows in the building. six of the windows on the main stair are painted shut. six of the windows that flank the elevator are painted shut. the resident in unit 103 has at least seven sash cords that are no longer functioning properly/broken. these are all a part of the required natural light and ventilation within the building. repair or replace any broken, rotted or ill-fitting sash frames. repair or replace broken or disassembled sash cords. when complete, insure that the frames are appropriately sized to fit the finished opening and the meeting rails cinch together when the latch and latch keeper are closed, for a weather tight installation. insure that the parting strip and interior stop are appropriately separated to allow the sash frame to travel between them. remove loose and damaged glazing seals and replace with new. when complete, the windows shall provide smooth and easy operation and a weather tight condition with a working latch. window is to remain open at any desired position with the balance of a counter weight.	building section	not active
2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z	provide carbon monoxide detectors 420 cbc provide smoke detectors 908, 911 sfhc, 907.2.11 sfbc provide carbon monoxide detectors laid out per the san francisco building code section 420. there shall be one unit in each guest room within the immediate floor and each adjacent floor, above and below a gas burning appliance to include stoves, dryers, furnaces, water heaters and boilers. install smoke detectors as required by the san francisco building code. a self-certification form has been included. provide the completed form at inspection or return by mail to: department of building inspection housing division, c. grady 49 south van ness, 4th floor san francisco, ca 94103	building section	not active
2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z	repair delapidated wood flooring 1001 b, d, 1306 sfhc the wood flooring in the bedroom and living room has been damaged from water leaking out of the radiators. the flooring has shunk and twisted providing gaps that offer the potential of vermin harborage. the gapping also does not allow for sanitary cleaning. repair or replace the wood flooring.	building section	not active

Violation Date	Disposition Date	Address	Violation Description	Status
2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z		1801 Van Ness Ave	fire alarm monitoring	abated
2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z		1801 Van Ness Ave	alarm system maintained	abated

Incident Date	Primary Situation	Ignition Cause
2025-05-06 00:00:00+00:00	730 System malfunction, other	None
2022-12-07 00:00:00+00:00	554 Assist invalid	None
2022-11-04 00:00:00+00:00	531 Smoke or odor removal	None
2018-12-02 00:00:00+00:00	424 Carbon monoxide incident	None

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