137-147 Clifford Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 137-147 Clifford Terrace in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Sonoma Federal LLC, has undergone significant renovations and faced several important safety considerations over its recent history. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018, which included the installation of new plywood shear walls and Simpson Strong Walls with foundations, following a violation notice in December 2017.

This seismic improvement was accompanied by various plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the installation of six seismic gas shut-off valves in 2014 and a new electrical service with seven meters in 2009. The building has experienced multiple elevator outages, with reported issues in 2014 and 2022, and faced some concerning safety incidents in the early 2000s when portions of the balcony window wall fell onto the patio below.

Recent infrastructure improvements included a 100-gallon water heater installation in 2018 and various unit renovations between 2007-2010 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and seismic safety improvements. While there were some fire safety concerns noted in 2022 regarding elevator systems and alarm maintenance documentation, these violations indicate active management of safety systems. The property has a pattern of parking-related issues outside the building, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking violations between 2023-2024, though these are logistical rather than structural concerns.