831-837 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story mixed-use building at 831-837 Clement Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, constructed in 1910, contains four residential units above ground-floor retail space. The property, currently owned by Phan & Lam Investments LLC, has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including seismic retrofitting in 2001, substantial kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2016 (costing $42,000), and most recently, electrical system upgrades in 2021 featuring a new 200-amp main service and panel replacement.

The building has a history of maintenance issues that were addressed through various permits, including rear stairs repairs in 2006 and multiple security upgrades following a 2003 violation that required improved locking mechanisms and fire safety compliance. Recent history shows the building has experienced some tenant-related concerns, including complaints about construction noise in 2017 and an alleged unauthorized addition to an upstairs apartment in 2016, both of which were marked as closed.

The most pressing current issue appears to be ongoing street maintenance concerns, with multiple reports of overflowing garbage near the property in 2024, though these are city-managed utilities rather than building-specific issues. The property has maintained compliance with housing safety requirements since addressing the 2003-2006 violations, which included fire escape maintenance, security upgrades, and stair repairs. Regular maintenance and improvements suggest active management, with building systems receiving periodic updates to meet modern standards.