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1132-1136 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0213009 3 units · 3 fl · 1968

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 1132-1136 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 1968
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1968
Total area4,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0213009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael Thomas Lowe Tr
Mailing address
Lowe Michael Trustee 6275 Westover Dr Oakland CA 94611
Last sale
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1132 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1134 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1136 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1132-1136 Clay Street in Nob Hill is a 3-story flats and duplex structure built in 1968, currently owned by Michael Thomas Lowe Tr. The building's history shows a pattern of regular safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with the most recent routine inspection occurring in December 2019. Several significant issues were identified and addressed during these inspections, notably in 2009 when multiple violations required attention, including concerns about stored items obstructing exit stairs, missing door hardware, and the need for utility gas shutoff tools. Earlier violations from 2001 highlighted structural and safety concerns including dryrotted wooden joists, floor boards, and issues with fire safety equipment such as expired fire extinguishers and an impaired fire escape ladder cable. The building's permit history shows one completed garage-related permit from 1982.

The property has experienced minimal recent issues, with the only incident logged in the past year being a parking enforcement request in May 2022 regarding a vehicle blocking the driveway, which has since been closed. While the building has a documented history of safety inspections and violations, all cited issues from 2001, 2009, and 2016 have been marked as "Not Active" following appropriate remediation. It's worth noting that for all complaints filed prior to June 1, 2023, including the recent 2022 parking complaint, there have been administrative closures due to the age of the requests, though this does not necessarily reflect on the current condition of the building.

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Risk rating

How 1132-1136 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
69th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 349 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.2%
Moderate concern 25.4%
Severe concern 18.4%
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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1132-1136 Clay St event timeline

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2019
DBI Complaint Dec 06
Routine safety inspection
Housing Inspection Services

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