2725 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 2725 Clement Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1956, has experienced several significant events affecting its safety and compliance status. Most notably, there are multiple active violations from 2017 related to fire safety, smoke detection systems, lead paint hazards, and security requirements, including issues with fire escape ladders, central alarm systems, and weather-proofing of exterior walls.

The building's history shows patterns of unauthorized construction and design modifications, with recent permit filings in 2022 attempting to address un-permitted expansions and legalize an unauthorized ground floor dwelling unit through an ADU addition. Previous work included several necessary repairs such as reroofing in 2017 and 2005, rear siding replacement in 2018, and ceiling/wall repairs following water heater issues in 2015.

A fire incident in 1999 required drywall and roof patching, and there was a troubling report in 1999 about co-tenants living/sleeping in the garage, presenting health and fire hazard concerns. Additionally, there have been multiple complaints about illegal units and unauthorized construction work, particularly regarding rear additions and decks, with the most recent complaint about an unauthorized awning in 2020. A recent fire alarm systems issue was corrected in April 2024, suggesting some responsiveness to safety concerns, though many violations from 2017 remain active and reportedly contribute to the building's current "nuisance" status as per San Francisco Housing Code.