406-410 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit building at 406-410 Clayton Street, owned by La Ron Hodges, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1900 in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the past few years. Most recently, in late 2023, structural improvements were completed including the installation of steel columns and beams at a cost of $25,000, followed by comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in all three units with an estimated cost of $38,000.

However, the building has experienced several concerning events, particularly during 2022-2023, including multiple building code violations related to work practices, exterior cleanup, and containment systems, all of which were officially abated by October 2022. The property has a history of problematic construction practices, with multiple complaints filed between 2022-2023 regarding unpermitted work, safety concerns, and debris management. These issues were particularly notable during exterior painting projects in mid-2022, which raised lead paint concerns among residents. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural elements, including recent steel reinforcement of second-floor support columns in 2023, and there have been several routine repairs to windows and stairs documented since the early 2000s.

While recent permits indicate ongoing improvements to the property, including new kitchen and bathroom fixtures, appliances, and electrical upgrades, the building's history shows a pattern of regulatory oversight and tenant concerns that required multiple interventions by building authorities. The property has also been the subject of housing habitability complaints in 2021 related to heat, electrical, and plumbing issues, though these were marked as not active by 2023. Recent maintenance work appears to address many of the building's historical issues, including structural upgrades and unit renovations. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban neighborhood challenges, as evidenced by 311 calls for sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal, and parking enforcement, though these external issues are not directly related to the building's condition.