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1068-1072 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0212018 4 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1068-1072 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 1910
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area5,103 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0212018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Quong W & Alice J Eng Trust
Mailing address
C/o Eclipse Prop Mgmt Inc 1301 Marina Village Pw #240 Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
090618

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1070 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1072 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1068 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

This 3-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located at 1068-1072 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Quong W & Alice J Eng Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2016-2017, the third floor received substantial updates including a kitchen and bathroom remodel, complete electrical rewiring with new fixtures and appliances, and the installation of a new gas furnace with duct work. The building has experienced some maintenance issues, particularly with water pressure problems reported in late 2021 through early 2022, which required multiple plumber visits but appears to have been unresolved per the January 2022 complaint. A concerning open violation was issued on October 27, 2024, regarding sleeping area requirements, though this appears to be a recent issue given its close proximity to the current date.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, including a complete reroofing in 2000 and repairs to damaged wood in the back stairs in 1999. Several routine housing inspections have been conducted over the years (1999, 2001, 2009, 2016) with no notable violations recorded. Other building incidents have been relatively minor, including occasional external issues such as a graffiti incident in 2020, a burnt-out street light in 2018, and a missing side sewer vent cover in 2016, all of which were resolved. The most recent fire incident was a CO detector activation in 2024 with no civilian injuries reported, though this is closely related to the open violation regarding sleeping area requirements. Streetspace permits were issued in 2017, indicating some level of exterior work, though the specific nature of this work is not detailed in the records.

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Risk rating

How 1068-1072 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

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

Grade C — Moderate risk

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

Grade D–F — High risk

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

Neighborhood percentile
50th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 562 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.0%
Moderate concern 28.7%
Severe concern 22.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1068-1072 Clay St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Dec 18
Missing side sewer vent cover
Street Defect
Plumbing PermitDec 10
Remodel 2 kitchens, 2 full bathrooms, 2 toilet rooms, 2 laundry rooms, 2 water heater, 2 shower pans

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