1533 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The Lam Family Trust-survivors owns this 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 1533 Clement Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1923. The property has experienced several concerning issues over the past decade, with the most significant problems occurring between 2010-2014. These included multiple electrical safety concerns: an unsafe old breaker box in the garage (January 2014), reports of sparking electrical outlets (January 2013), and a fire hazard from electrical wiring (September 2010). The building's infrastructure has required attention, with a water boiler explosion causing subsequent mildew and mold issues reported in September 2010.

Structural concerns were documented in September 2010 regarding uneven walking surfaces in hallways and bedrooms, though these violations were abated by October 2010. Recent maintenance work includes a furnace and duct replacement in the garage completed in 2013 at a cost of $6,800, which suggests some upgrade of the building's heating system. While the building's major violations have been resolved, recent history shows ongoing concerns with the property's exterior and surrounding areas, including multiple reports of abandoned garbage (2021-2024) and several cases of vehicles blocking driveways (2021-2023). The most recent complaint of note was filed in July 2019, regarding possible wildlife (raccoon or possum) in the bathroom walls, though this complaint is now listed as not active.

The property has no recorded building violations or complaints since 2019, which may indicate improved maintenance practices in recent years, though the age of the building (100 years old as of 2023) suggests ongoing maintenance requirements are likely to continue. The building's permit and violation history suggests a pattern of electrical safety concerns, structural issues, and heating system maintenance needs, though many of these problems appear to have been addressed between 2010 and 2013. Since then, while there have been numerous reports regarding street cleaning and parking issues in the vicinity, there have been no major building violations or safety concerns reported in recent years. The most recent significant building system upgrade was the 2013 furnace replacement.