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1164-1168 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0213014 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1164-1168 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,662 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0213014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Dermatology & Laser Cen 770 San Ramon Valley Blvd Danville CA 94526
Last sale
March 27, 2008

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1166 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1164 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1168 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1164-1168 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Gallacher Family Trust, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone significant renovations and maintenance over the past decades. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2017, involving a comprehensive interior remodel of the first floor, including updates to the kitchen, living room, dining room, master bedroom, and bathrooms, along with the addition of a half bath, at a cost of $170,000. The building has seen consistent infrastructure improvements, including a major plumbing and electrical upgrade in 2013-2018 that encompassed bathroom remodels, kitchen updates, furnace replacements, and a 400-amp electrical service change with four meters and disconnects. However, there are four active building violations from March 2016 related to carbon monoxide and smoke alarm compliance and structural maintenance requirements that were issued through Notices of Violation.

The property has experienced regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, including the installation of new heating systems, gas lines, and electrical infrastructure between 2008 and 2010. While there have been some street-level maintenance issues recorded through 311 calls, including recent reports of encampments, garbage, and hazardous materials between 2022-2024, these were primarily exterior to the building itself. The building's fire incident record shows only false alarms or assistance calls with no civilian injuries reported. The most recent significant internal building improvements include a street space usage permit issued in 2018 and various completed plumbing permits for bathroom and kitchen work.

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Risk rating

How 1164-1168 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
87thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 146 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2023
311 Request Apr 20
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