801-803 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 801-803 Clayton Street property is a three-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Jason J & Caroline Sanders. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most recently, in August 2023, the building received exterior improvements with the installation of fiber cement siding on a portion of the left wall. A major seismic improvement project was completed in 2022, involving mandatory soft-story retrofitting that cost approximately $30,000, following an initial $70,000 retrofit undertaken in 2018 as part of the San Francisco Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program.

The building's maintenance history shows regular electrical system upgrades, including a complete new electrical service installation in 2006 with 400-amp service and 14 meters. Several building violations and complaints have been recorded over the years, including three fire-related issues in 2006 involving smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and enclosure door closers, all of which were abated by February 2007. The property has experienced recurring garbage and debris issues recently, with multiple reports in late 2024 regarding overflowing city garbage cans and abandoned waste. A recent fire violation was issued in November 2023 concerning sleeping area requirements.

The building's inspection history includes routine apartment house inspections, a notable complaint in 1998 about possible illegal units, and various renovation works in 2003-2006 that included multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels. The property has demonstrated responsiveness to regulatory requirements, completing the necessary soft-story retrofit work and addressing various building and safety code violations. However, there have been periods of concern regarding building conditions, including a 1999 complaint about a fallen chimney and 2023 violations related to sleeping area requirements. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 suggest ongoing challenges with waste management in the vicinity of the building. The building's compliance with current fire safety and seismic retrofit requirements is confirmed through the completion of necessary permits and improvements.