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1415 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0219024 6 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 1415 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 1916
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area3,645 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0219024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fang Steven & Tu Evonne
Mailing address
204 Moraga Wy Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
032619

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1415 Clay Street in Nob Hill, constructed in 1916, has undergone significant recent improvements and faced various regulatory challenges. The property owners, Steven Fang and Evonne Tu, are currently seeking to convert basement and garage spaces into additional ADU units, bringing the total to nine units. The building has completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting (Tier 3) that included improvements to structural elements and an upgraded fire alarm system. Major renovation work has been performed across different units, including comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodels, utility updates, and safety system improvements, particularly during 2017-2022.

The building's history reveals consistent efforts to address building code compliance and safety requirements, including the legalization of previously unauthorized units, installation of proper fire safety systems, and various unit improvements. Notable violations have included issues with unauthorized unit conversions, safety hazards related to egress, and fire escape concerns, though many of these violations have been addressed through subsequent permits and repairs. Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building systems, though there have been periodic 311 complaints regarding exterior conditions like graffiti and debris, typically representing common urban maintenance challenges rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 1415 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
51th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 551 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 40.7%
Moderate concern 49.1%
Severe concern 10.2%
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

1415 Clay St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 12
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestFeb 22
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