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1085-1089 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0223013 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

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
Above average
avg 2.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1085-1089 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,232 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0223013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yim Hing Law Trust
Mailing address
Yim Hing Law, Trustee 64 Karen Ct San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
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1087 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1085 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1089 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1085-1089 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by Yim Hing Law Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events since its construction in 1910. Most recently, in 2024, the building received violations for extinguishers and UL certification records that were subsequently abated. The building has experienced recurring issues with fire safety systems over the years, including multiple fire alarm system complaints between 2015-2024, sprinkler/standpipe system concerns, and extinguisher maintenance requirements, though many of these issues have been promptly corrected or resolved. A notable cluster of violations occurred in 2016, when inspections revealed issues with fire escape ladders, expired fire extinguishers, and the need for carbon monoxide and smoke alarm affidavits, though all these violations were abated by May 2016.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to major structural elements, including roofing work completed in 2014 at a cost of $11,000, and various street space permits issued in 2015. The property has experienced some recent challenges with exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple graffiti incidents in 2023-2024 and reports of cleaning issues in 2022. Several historical building inspections from 1999 through 2009 have been conducted, suggesting regular oversight of the property's condition. Fire incident records show primarily false alarms or service calls with no civilian injuries reported, indicating some potential issues with fire system reliability. The building has maintained active compliance with most safety requirements, with violations generally being addressed in a timely manner.

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Risk rating

How 1085-1089 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
67th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 371 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.0%
Moderate concern 26.0%
Severe concern 26.9%
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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1085-1089 Clay St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 04
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311 RequestJan 22
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