344-354 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 5-unit mixed-use building at 344-354 Clement Street, owned by Lei Lai Kun, was constructed in 1900 and contains both residential and commercial spaces across two stories. The property has experienced ongoing compliance issues regarding signage and awnings, with multiple permits and complaints recorded between 2018 and 2024. Most recently, there have been active complaints from 2022 regarding unpermitted signage and awning installations, with a notable complaint filed in December 2022 about unauthorized restaurant awnings, and a 2024 complaint about a sign installed without proper permits.

In response to these violations, the building underwent various legalization efforts, including a permit filed in April 2023 to improve ADA compliance with sidewalk modifications and door adaptations, and an August 2024 permit to legalize signage for "King's Thai Cuisine #2" under the awning amnesty program. The property has also undergone significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including substantial plumbing work completed in 2013 to address sewer line issues and the installation of a grease removal device. Electrical upgrades in 2015 included the installation of a sub-panel and multiple circuits to improve building systems.

The building's recent maintenance history shows attention to both commercial and residential spaces, with completed kitchen and bathroom remodels on the second floor in 2015, and various sign-related improvements. While there have been some recent complaints regarding garbage and debris in the immediate vicinity (2024), these appear to be external to the building itself. The property has maintained a generally active response to resolving building code violations, though several complaints regarding unpermitted work remain as active cases in the building inspection system.