646 Clement St

The two-story mixed-use building at 646 Clement Street in the Inner Richmond, owned by Young Bok Jew & May Yee 93, is a 1900 construction containing two residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past several years, most notably in 2019 when an accessible business entrance program was completed at a cost of $3,000 to install power door operators on both sides of the entrance. The building has faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges in recent months, particularly between May and June 2024, with recurring issues including three instances of overflowing city garbage cans, graffiti, and a blocked sidewalk due to cafe furniture. Notably, there were two fire complaints recorded in November 2020 regarding "Shared Spaces" and "Operating Without A Permit," though the latter was found to have no merit, and the former was deferred until January 2023. The property has maintained active compliance with necessary permits, including a 2012 street space and sidewalk permit, and a 2003 sidewalk permit, suggesting ongoing attention to public space requirements. Historical improvements include dental office remodeling completed in 1988, indicating the building's long-standing mixed-use nature. The recent spike in service calls and maintenance issues, particularly in 2024, suggests increasing challenges with street-level operations and building maintenance, though many of these have been resolved through appropriate channels. The property management is currently addressing requirements for address signage and nighttime reflectors as noted in multiple child requests in May 2024.