2518 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 2518 Clement Street in the Central Richmond district, owned by Philbert Chang and Margery To, was constructed in 1963 and has undergone several significant changes throughout its history. Most notably, in September 2023, the building completed a substantial upgrade to its fire alarm system, including the installation of low frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating devices to meet current fire code requirements, at a cost of approximately $22,000.

This followed a history of fire safety concerns in 2003, when multiple violations were recorded relating to fire proofing and combustible storage issues, though all these violations were abated by August 2003. The building has also experienced several routine inspections, with a notable complaint in 2006 regarding mold and unpermitted work, and in 2005 about maintenance and cleanliness issues in common areas. Recent maintenance records show attention to infrastructure, including a reroofing project from 2000 (whose permit has since expired) and various responses to sidewalk cleaning and maintenance needs in the surrounding area.

More recent external infrastructure issues have been minimal, with the most recent 311 call in May 2024 regarding a sewage backup that was subsequently resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. The building's ventilation and general maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to building systems, particularly in response to fire safety requirements. While there have been occasional complaints regarding building conditions and neighbor interactions, most historical violations and complaints have been properly addressed and resolved, with recent permits demonstrating current ownership's commitment to maintaining safety systems up to code.