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1469-1475 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0219018 5 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 1469-1475 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 1907
2 or more units
5 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 1907
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area6,212 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0219018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1469 Clay St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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1471 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1469 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1473 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1475 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1469-1475 Clay Street in Nob Hill, built in 1907 and currently owned by Jon Curtis Jang, has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial work currently permitted. In August 2024, permits were issued for extensive exterior improvements, including replacing approximately 5,240 square feet of shiplap siding with plywood and James Hardie lap siding, installing new rockwool insulation, and upgrading windows, with a total project cost of nearly $244,000. This follows a substantial interior renovation completed in 2022 that included kitchen and bathroom remodels, addition of two new bathrooms, window replacements, and furnace upgrades, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $300,000.

The building's maintenance history includes some notable incidents that suggest attention to resident safety concerns. In 2009, a routine inspection identified multiple safety issues that were subsequently addressed, including the need for seismic bracing of hot water heaters, provision of fire extinguishers, and installation of a smoke detector at the stairs. Two complaints were filed in May-June 2022 regarding construction activity, one concerning work outside permitted hours and another about alleged structural issues and debris falling from a ceiling during renovation work, though these complaints were marked as "Not Active" shortly thereafter. Historical records show various window replacement projects in 1999 and 2011, and street space permits issued between 2013-2016, indicating ongoing maintenance of the building's infrastructure. Notably, the 2024 permitted work is expected to significantly improve the building's exterior condition and energy efficiency, continuing the pattern of substantial reinvestment in the property's upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 1469-1475 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
35thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 731 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1469-1475 Clay St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Aug 20
Replace approx 5240 sqft. of (e) shiplap siding with plywood & james hardie lap siding, not facing street install new rockwool insulation, remove & reset 13 (e) windows & replace 27 windows with milgard white tuscany vinyl windows, not facing street. same size, locations, max u-fac 0.30 in kind work
$243,768 · Complete
Planning RecordAug 20
Siding replacement on rear and sides, replace 27 windows with vinyl, none street facing. No change to front facade.

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