1525 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1525 Clement Street in the Central Richmond, owned by the Ng Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1924. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 at a cost of $30,000, installing new shearwalls and grade beams to enhance seismic safety. The building's fire safety systems have received recent attention, with a $12,000 upgrade in 2022 to comply with fire department requirements, followed by additional modifications in July 2023 including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet safety standards.

Historical maintenance records show roof replacements in 1993 and 2003, stair repairs in 2004, and various street space permits issued in 2015. The property has experienced one notable compliance issue in April 2004, when multiple violations were recorded including problems with lead paint, stairs requiring repair, and various fire safety concerns such as fire escape maintenance and fire extinguisher charging. However, all these violations were resolved by July 2004.

A fire complaint was also recorded in 2008 but was corrected within a month. Recent activity around the property has primarily consisted of external street-related issues, including graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning, with several 311 calls logged between 2019 and 2023, though these do not directly relate to the building's condition or maintenance. The building's most recent electrical permit from July 2023 indicates ongoing attention to modernizing safety systems, while the property's status as a completed soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) suggests compliance with current seismic safety requirements.