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1165 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0222028 6 units · 3 fl · 1912

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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1165 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area5,238 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0222028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ray John Wittenberg Revoc T
Mailing address
Ray John Wittenberg Trustee 43 San Marino Dr San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
082800

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1165 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by Ray John Wittenberg Revoc T, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant maintenance and repair activities over the years. Most recently, in February 2017, windows were upgraded in unit #4 with the installation of tempered vinyl casement windows, replacing both a louver window and an aluminum window, with work completed successfully at a cost of $1,468. The building has a history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, particularly during a concentrated period in the 2000s, when multiple violations were recorded and subsequently abated by December 2009. These violations included concerns about egress obstruction, smoke enclosure doors, fire extinguisher maintenance, gas utility shutoff tools, inoperative heaters, and various building maintenance issues. A significant complaint from July 2000 detailed numerous concerns including electrical wiring, plumbing, window insulation, heating problems, and kitchen issues, though these were addressed over time.

Recent incidents (2020-2024) have primarily involved exterior maintenance matters such as graffiti removal and illegal postings, with multiple cases of graffiti reported between 2018 and 2023, some of which required intervention from the DPW Ops Queue. The property's maintenance record indicates regular inspections and prompt response to identified issues, with no active violations or complaints currently on record. The most recent building permits and repairs suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance, though the relatively small scale of recent permits indicates limited major renovations or upgrades in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1165 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
74th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 292 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.1%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 25.0%
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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1165 Clay St event timeline

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2024
311 Request May 31
Hazardous materials
Liquids - Oil/Paint/Other

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