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1468-1470 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0216012 2 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1468-1470 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0216012
Ownership

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

Owner name
John E Wai 1981 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Wai John E Trustee 1333 Jones St Unit 1101 San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
021821

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1470 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1468 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1468-1470 Clay Street in Nob Hill, built in 1908, has undergone significant recent renovations and improvements under the ownership of the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust. Most notably, in March 2023, comprehensive updates were made to both units, including kitchen remodels with new cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and flooring, along with the installation of new appliances, for a total investment of $70,000. The building has received substantial bathroom improvements, including the addition of two new bathrooms and remodeling of existing ones in 2019 (for $65,000). Mechanical upgrades were performed in 2020 with the installation of new furnaces and HVAC systems, though these permits required renewal in March 2023 for final inspection.

The property has experienced recurring street-related issues in the immediate vicinity, particularly with parking violations, as evidenced by multiple reports of blocked driveways between 2023 and 2024, resulting in at least one citation being issued. There have also been several reports of garbage and debris in the area, including an encampment cleanup in March 2024. The building itself has had minimal safety-related incidents, with only two fire alarm activations on record, neither resulting in injuries or indicating any pattern of concern. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a roofing replacement project completed in 2013. While the recent renovation work demonstrates significant investment in the property's modernization and maintenance, the recurring street-related issues suggest an ongoing challenge with the immediate neighborhood environment.

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Risk rating

How 1468-1470 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
30th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 788 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.1%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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1468-1470 Clay St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 15
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 08
Homelessness and supportive housing

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