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1564-1568 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0217012 3 units · 3 fl · 1915

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
1
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1564-1568 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 1915
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 1915
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 built1915
Total area4,716 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0217012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
612 Estate Ct Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
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1566 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1564 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1568 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1564-1568 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by Victor Lock, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1915. The property has undergone several major improvements over the past decades, with the most significant recent work completed in 2022-2023, including comprehensive repairs to the building's facade following a 2022 violation notice regarding deteriorating stucco exterior, window replacements, back stairway repairs, and a complete painting of the building costing approximately $250,000. The building has also received essential safety upgrades, including the replacement of the Federal Pacific electrical panel in April 2024 and the replacement of the furnace and associated ductwork in 2009.

Historical records show various maintenance and improvement efforts, including roofing work in 2004, window installations in 1991 and 1988, and garage and foundation repairs in 1989. The building has faced several safety-related violations and complaints over the years, particularly in 2009, when issues were identified with egress obstruction, seismic bracing for hot water heaters, and painted sprinkler heads, all of which were abated by June 2009. A routine inspection in 2001 noted smoke safety concerns that were also promptly addressed. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges over the years, including a significant incident in 2022 when the facade deterioration was reported to be posing potential danger to pedestrians, though this has since been addressed through the recent repair work. The building's maintenance history indicates regular updates and attention to safety systems, though some permits from the 1980s show as expired or cancelled, such as multiple attempts to alter ground floor spaces in 1987. Recent activity in the vicinity includes typical urban maintenance issues as documented in 311 calls, primarily related to street cleaning and waste management.

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Risk rating

How 1564-1568 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
48thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1564-1568 Clay St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Jul 08
Change sub-panel so as to remove challenger breakers rejected by insurance inspector
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Electrical PermitJul 08
Change sub-panel so as to remove challenger breakers rejected by insurance inspector

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