212-248 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 212-248 Clement Street is a three-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing 14 multi-family residential units along with ground-floor retail space. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a change of use from a limited restaurant to a full-service restaurant in 2022, with associated electrical upgrades for a new 400-amp service. In 2021, comprehensive exterior maintenance was performed, addressing various elements including flashing, gutters, roof repairs, and dry rot issues, with additional work completed in 2019 involving a wall heater replacement and Stablock panel replacement.

The building's commercial space has faced recurring vacancy issues, with multiple code enforcement actions between 2018 and 2023 related to vacant storefront violations and unauthorized sign modifications. Historical records indicate some safety concerns were addressed in 2003 during a routine inspection, including issues with smoke detectors, wood stairs, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits, though all were subsequently abated. The property has maintained basic safety systems, with fire sprinkler and standpipe systems receiving attention in 2019, and various electrical and plumbing upgrades completed as needed.

Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building systems, including HVAC and electrical infrastructure. The most recent complaints from 2023 regarding vacant commercial storefronts suggest continued challenges with commercial tenancy, though recent permits indicate active efforts to maintain and upgrade building systems. The property has a history of addressing regulatory requirements when notified, as evidenced by the completion of numerous building permits and response to code enforcement actions, while historical plans for major redevelopment were ultimately withdrawn.