610 Clipper St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 3-story, 21-unit multi-family residential building at 610 Clipper Street in Noe Valley, built in 1964, has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past several years, particularly focusing on unit improvements and safety upgrades. The building added 6 new dwelling units in 2016 under Ordinance #162-16, followed by extensive modernization projects in various units, including kitchen and bathroom rehabs, washer/dryer installations, and fire safety improvements. Recent maintenance work includes a $42,000 renovation of the 4th floor unit in March 2023, which was completed along with associated plumbing and electrical updates.

The building's fire safety systems have been a recurring focus, with violations noted in 2023 for sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance, though these issues were subsequently abated. The building has faced some notable challenges, including a serious sewage backup incident in January 2020 and elevator maintenance issues in 2021, with reports of periodic failures trapping residents. The property's maintenance history reveals a pattern of systematic upgrades and repairs, including a comprehensive fire escape retrofit in 2017, fire alarm system upgrades in 2019 to comply with current codes, and a new water heater installation.

The building is classified as Tier 2 for soft-story compliance, with work completed and the Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent 311 calls from early 2025 indicate some ongoing concerns with graffiti on nearby poles and street maintenance issues, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained an active record of addressing building violations and complaints, with most being resolved or corrected in a timely manner, though some historical complaints from 2004 and 1998 regarding security, lighting, and access issues are noted in the records.