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800-806 Clay St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0210005 18 units · 5 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District North — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.2
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 800-806 Clay St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1907
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CVR
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units18
Floors5
Year built1907
Total area17,285 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0210005
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
806 Clay St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale

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Included addresses

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801 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
803 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
806 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
807 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
805 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
800 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
802 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
804 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The building at 800-806 Clay Street is a 5-story, 18-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1907 and owned by Soo Yuen Benevolent Assn. The property has experienced several significant fire safety and structural issues over the past decade, most notably a substantial fire incident in July 2010 that caused widespread damage requiring extensive repairs to multiple units, common areas, and electrical systems, with total repair costs exceeding $100,000. More recently, the building has faced ongoing fire safety compliance challenges, with multiple violations and complaints in 2023-2024 related to sprinkler systems, alarm systems, blocked exits, and sleeping area requirements. The property was also cited in 2022 for failing to submit its mandatory facade inspection report, though there have been some positive recent developments including electrical upgrades in 2022 and fire alarm system improvements in 2020 totaling $18,000.

Recent maintenance history shows attention to fire safety systems, including a 2020 upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. However, the building continues to experience recurring fire safety compliance issues, with multiple violations related to exits, sprinklers, and alarms in 2022-2024. The property has also been the subject of various building complaints in recent years, including a 2022 complaint about scaffolding status and a 2023 violation for sleeping area requirements. Regular maintenance work has been performed, including the replacement of electrical lighting systems and other infrastructure upgrades. While many violations from previous years have been abated, the persistence of recent fire safety issues suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance with building safety standards. The building's history includes several routine inspections, and while most past violations have been resolved, the active facade inspection violation from 2022 represents the only currently open enforcement action on record.

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Risk rating

How 800-806 Clay St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 136 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
11%
No DBI
violation
89%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 89%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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800-806 Clay St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 30
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311 RequestApr 03
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