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1441 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0219021 12 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1441 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 1922
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area8,409 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0219021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Divco Group Llc
Mailing address
1489 Webster St Ste 233 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
042017

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1441 Clay Street in Nob Hill, built in 1922 and currently owned by Divco Group LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. The most pressing recent concern is an active general maintenance complaint filed in June 2024, with previous heating system problems in early 2024 that were temporarily addressed with the installation of a new steam boiler in January 2024. The building faced serious structural concerns in 2016, with violations issued regarding a deteriorating brick retaining wall at the rear of the property that was not fully resolved until 2018 when repair work costing $18,000 was completed. Between 2014 and 2016, the building underwent substantial interior renovations in multiple units (1, 4, 6, 8, and 9), including kitchen relocations and bathroom remodels, with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling over $300,000. The building's safety systems have required ongoing attention, with multiple fire code violations recorded over the years, including issues with sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems, though these were generally corrected promptly. Recent 311 calls in early 2025 have documented various street-level issues near the building, including garbage, debris, and sidewalk concerns.

The building's history includes several heating system failures (most recently in 1997 and 2024), structural problems (notably the 2016 retaining wall issues), and routine maintenance violations that have been addressed through various repairs and improvements. While many earlier violations have been resolved, including a significant cluster of issues documented in 2009 related to security, fire safety, and plumbing systems, the building continues to experience periodic maintenance challenges, as evidenced by recent complaints about heat systems and general maintenance issues. The property has also had its share of street maintenance concerns, with recent 311 calls reporting issues with encampments and debris near the property line, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1441 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
24th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 855 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.3%
Moderate concern 62.5%
Severe concern 25.3%
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

1441 Clay St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 16
Cardboard covering windows adjacent to garage
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJun 15
Date last observed: 12-jun-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: signage; ; additional information: there is no signage for this building for the building number. ;

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