301 Clipper St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 301 Clipper Street in Noe Valley, owned by Clara Martorana Exempt Family, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade, including the installation of 5 new pull stations, 5 smoke detectors, and low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms, followed by additional work in September 2023 adding horns/strobes on the ground floor. The building's safety systems have been consistently maintained, with recent fire safety concerns being addressed promptly, including a violation for emergency lighting repair in 2024 that was abated.

The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work (classified as Tier 3) in 2015, which included the installation of new hold downs and shear walls at the ground floor, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety issues, with several building violations from 2001 that were resolved by September of that year, including concerns about fire escape ladders, fire proofing, and staircase repairs. More recent building complaints include damaged basement ceiling surfaces (2023) and previous issues with water leaks and wall cracks (2010), though these have been resolved.

The building's infrastructure has been modernized over the years, including the installation of 66 replacement windows in 2003, upgrade of electrical systems with 50A subpanels in 2020, and the addition of a new steam heating boiler in 2010. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 primarily relate to parking enforcement issues, which while not directly related to building conditions, indicate ongoing neighborhood activity around the property. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to both fire safety systems and general building upkeep, with most issues being addressed promptly as they arise.