2727 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 2727 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1910 and owned by Denis Goinard, has undergone significant recent improvements totaling over $300,000 in the past year. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2023, including new ply shear walls and a replacement of the brick foundation with reinforced concrete. Unit renovations are ongoing or recently completed, including the conversion of non-habitable storage space into a bedroom in Unit 5 (2023-2024) and the installation of tankless water heaters throughout the building (2024).

The building is currently undergoing fire safety upgrades, including a new fire alarm system and sprinkler monitoring improvements scheduled for 2024. The property has a history of maintenance issues that appear to have been addressed, including past violations for mold/mildew (2017), fire escape maintenance (2016), and multiple compliance requirements that were abated by 2017. Several renovation projects were completed in units 1-4 between 2021-2024, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, and there have been recent complaints about construction debris in the backyard (2024) and illegal construction work (2022), though these matters were resolved.

The building underwent comprehensive plumbing, electrical, and structural improvements in 2023-2024, including a new foundation, seismic retrofitting, and modernization of building systems. A tenant buyout occurred in April 2021 for $60,000. The property's maintenance and improvement history suggests significant investment in upgrading safety and living conditions, though periodic complaints about maintenance issues and construction activities have been recorded. Recent permits indicate ongoing commitment to address building safety codes and modernize amenities, especially in response to 2022 seismic retrofitting requirements and current fire safety regulations.