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1349-1351 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0220033 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1349-1351 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area4,896 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0220033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Scott Nichols & Patricia Ro
Mailing address
Scott Nichols & Patricia Ro 1351 Clay St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
092613

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1351 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1349 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1349-1351 Clay Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1906. The building underwent significant improvements between 2009-2013, including a complete system upgrade with new electrical service (400-amp, 3-meter), plumbing improvements (including radiant heating systems, boilers, and extensive bathroom facilities), and safety enhancements, such as the installation of a fire sprinkler system and the addition of a partition wall in the garage with a fire-rated door. The 2010-2011 renovations included the installation of approximately 6.5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry facilities, and rooftop features including a barbecue area. The property had some compliance issues regarding a sliding gate installation in late 2011, which resulted in building violations that were resolved by mid-2012.

Recent history (2023-2024) shows recurring issues with parking enforcement near the property, with multiple reports of driveway blocking and garbage debris on the street. In early 2023, there was a customer service interaction with the Rent Board regarding fee and housing inventory matters, and a tree maintenance issue was reported in February 2024. Looking ahead, there have been planning records indicating proposals for a vertical addition to the existing structure, which would require special authorization due to height limitations in the RM-3 district. While these plans were marked as closed and approved, it's important to note that the current building footprint is two stories over a garage, and any proposed modification would impact the existing structure.

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Risk rating

How 1349-1351 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
89th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 124 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.8%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 22.2%
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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