1550 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, 9-unit apartment building at 1550 Clement St, built in 1922 and currently owned by Lee Living Trust The, has experienced several significant structural and safety issues throughout its history. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $78,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements.

The property has undergone various maintenance work over the years, including seismic retrofitting of the ground level (2017), sidewalk repairs (2003), and brick replacement with stucco (1990). Several fire safety concerns have emerged and been addressed, including blocked exits and issues with fire extinguishers (2018), an incomplete central alarm system (2000) requiring attention, and concerns about combustible storage that were resolved.

The building experienced exterior damage in 2021, with complaints about issues beneath the bay window that were subsequently addressed. Historical violations include maintenance problems with the fire escape ladder (2009), a steam boiler permit issue (2005), and various fire safety violations that have all been corrected. Recent years have shown consistent attention to building maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 primarily related to parking enforcement and street cleaning, though these do not directly pertain to building safety or habitability.