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1420-1424 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0216007 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1420-1424 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 1900
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area4,470 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0216007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Christopher L & Virginia C 1422 Clay St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1422 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1420 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1420-1424 Clay St in Nob Hill, owned by the Virginia C Gee Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since 2018. Most notably, the property has received multiple window replacements, including a 2019 upgrade to street-visible windows with energy-efficient .30 U-factor ratings, and a comprehensive furnace replacement with high-efficiency units and new venting systems in 2020-2021. Recent building maintenance includes a complete reroofing project in 2019, and the installation of a new water service meter in December 2018. An active complaint from February 2023 regarding unauthorized construction work with jack hammering and cutting saws in the basement and rear patio was resolved by April 2023.

Historically, the building has had some maintenance issues requiring attention, such as a 2007 violation for wood deterioration/decay in the rear stairs and handrails, which was abated in 2008. The property has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with only two recorded events: a lock-in situation and a smoke detector activation due to malfunction, neither resulting in civilian injuries. While there have been several 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk cleaning, parking enforcement, and general maintenance in the surrounding area between 2022-2025, these are typical for urban environments and not necessarily indicative of building-specific issues. The most recent building improvement work demonstrates ongoing maintenance and investment in the property's infrastructure, particularly focusing on energy efficiency upgrades and basic system replacements.

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Risk rating

How 1420-1424 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
46thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 608 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1420-1424 Clay St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 13
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bses complaint
311 RequestApr 21
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