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1500-1510 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0217005 6 units · 3 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1500-1510 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
6 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 1910
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area6,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0217005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Gin Ronald & Tina Trustees 520 Shadelands Pl San Ramon CA 94582
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1506 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1502 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1510 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1500 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1504 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1508 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 1500-1510 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by Gin Fmly 2016 Tr, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant safety-related improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received a comprehensive upgrade to its fire alarm system, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire code requirements, with the work completed at a cost of $21,600. The building has a history of addressing safety compliance issues, as evidenced by a series of violations in May 2009 that required resolution of various security and safety matters, including self-closing doors, primary locking devices, central alarm system certification, stair repairs, and fire extinguisher maintenance – all of which were abated by June 2009.

The property has maintained basic infrastructure over the years, with records showing historical permits for street space usage (2014, 2004) and earlier roofing work (1995). More recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 primarily relate to street-level issues rather than building concerns, including reports of garbage, property damage, and transportation-related matters. Fire incident records show typical urban residential occurrences such as false alarms, smoke detector activations, and a water leak incident, none of which resulted in civilian injuries. A fire alarm systems-related complaint from February 2015 was promptly resolved with the condition corrected. While the building has experienced various safety-related issues in the past, the most recent improvements to the fire alarm system and prompt response to previous violation notices suggest ongoing attention to safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1500-1510 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
44thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 630 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
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 42%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1500-1510 Clay St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 06
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 30
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