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1390 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0215005 10 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1390 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 1914
2 or more units
10 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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area8,246 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0215005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Britton John F & Linda M
Mailing address
1345 Mission St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
042402

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1300 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1390 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1390 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by John F. and Linda M. Britton, was constructed in 1914 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with stucco maintenance, including a March 2024 incident where fallen stucco was reported as a safety hazard, followed by a June 2024 permit for repairs costing $13,000. The building underwent various improvements between 2006-2013, including a new fire alarm system installation, kitchen and bathroom remodels in Unit 6, and replacement of the domestic hot water boiler system. In 2013, the building was found to be non-compliant with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, receiving a violation notice for failing to submit required documentation regarding earthquake safety. This notice was abated in November 2014.

The property has experienced multiple boiler-related permit issues, with several violations filed between 2014-2018 for operating without proper permits, though these were subsequently resolved. Recent concerns about building safety have emerged, including complaints about a blocked exit door (July 2024) and electrical work being performed without proper permits or safety protocols (February 2021). Fire safety systems have been regularly inspected, with some minor issues noted and corrected between 2008-2019. The building has generated numerous 311 calls in recent months (2023-2024), primarily related to exterior maintenance, including graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning. Despite these challenges, the property has maintained active compliance with most regulatory requirements, though there are ongoing concerns about stucco maintenance and building safety procedures.

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Risk rating

How 1390 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
25th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 844 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.4%
Moderate concern 68.4%
Severe concern 13.2%
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

1390 Clay St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 19
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 29
Sidewalk defect

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