767-769 Clementina St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 767-769 Clementina Street, built in 1908 in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. The property underwent multiple repairs and improvements between 2003 and 2017, with the most notable event being a serious maintenance violation case in late 2016 that triggered multiple citations, including issues with fire safety equipment, structural maintenance, stair repairs, and plumbing compliance. The owners addressed these violations through several permits in 2017, including the installation of a new water heater and repairs to the rear exterior staircase, though these issues had persisted since at least 2003 when similar stair repair work was required following a fire incident.

The building has a documented history of rear staircase and fire safety concerns, with violations related to fire extinguisher placement, egress obstruction, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and self-closing doors. More recent issues in 2023-2024 have included several 311 calls regarding parking violations and street cleaning matters, though these are not direct building-related concerns. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive repairs, particularly concerning the rear exterior staircase which has required attention multiple times over the years due to safety concerns.

The most recent building-related issues were resolved by August 2017, and there have been no major building code violations recorded since then. The owners, Bernal Emanuel V & Celia M, have taken steps to address past violations through various building permits and repairs, including replacing metal siding, installing a new hot water heater, and making necessary structural repairs. The building experienced a minor fire-related incident in 2016 involving outside rubbish, though no civilian injuries were reported. While the property has met minimum building code requirements since addressing the 2016 violations, its history suggests careful attention to building maintenance and prompt reporting of any safety concerns would be prudent for current and future tenants.