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1450 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0216010 23 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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
Above average
avg 2.4
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1450 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
23 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
Units23
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area10,095 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0216010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lesaca Raymundo P & Carmen
Mailing address
Enrique Soliven 10 Hardwood Ct Pleasant Hill CA 94523
Last sale
031496

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Initial analysis

The 1450 Clay Street building is a 23-unit multi-family residential structure located in Nob Hill, originally built in 1910 and currently owned by Raymundo P. and Carmen Lesaca. The three-story apartment building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 2) to enhance seismic safety, and implementing repairs to a block wall in 2020. There is an active permit application from 2018 seeking to convert basement storage areas into two additional dwelling units, bringing the total to 25 units. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the early 2000s, including multiple heating system failures, water leaks, and mold problems, though these were resolved by 2005. More recent inspection history shows relatively few major issues, with a general maintenance complaint in 2024 being one of the most recent concerns.

The building's maintenance record shows periodic attention to fire safety systems, with corrections made to fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinkler/standpipe systems in 2017, 2018, and 2022 respectively. Historical repairs include significant work on stairs, decking, and roofing, with completed repairs to address various violations including water damage, damaged ceilings, and floor coverings. Recent 311 calls from 2019 to 2025 primarily relate to general cleaning and waste removal around the property, suggesting ongoing attention to exterior maintenance. The building's planning records indicate successful completion of various upgrades and improvements, including the addition of ADUs and installation of security features, with no significant code violations recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1450 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
6th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1058 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.1%
Moderate concern 58.3%
Severe concern 16.6%
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

1450 Clay St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 21
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. fire alarm: modify existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc 2016 sec 1103.7.6.1; install low frequency sounders in all sleeping area t
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Electrical PermitApr 21
Ref building: 202508223693 and elec work permit: e202604210439 - fire alarm: modify existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc 2016 sec 1103.7.6.1; install low frequency sounders in all sleeping area to to comply with sffc 2016 sec 1103.7.6.1

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