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1031-1035 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0223026 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 1031-1035 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 1909
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 built1909
Total area4,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0223026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Harold & Julia Lai Hong Rev
Mailing address
Harold & Julia Lai Hong 188 Exeter Ave San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale
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1031 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1033 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1035 A Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1035 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1031 A Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1031-1035 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by Harold & Julia Lai Hong Rev, was constructed in 1909 and has undergone several significant upgrades over its history. Most notably, in March 2024, electrical infrastructure improvements were completed to replace outdated knob-and-tube wiring, including the installation of a 60A/240V electrical sub-panel and new wiring throughout the building. The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety compliance issues, with a cluster of violations recorded in November 2009 related to fire safety and building maintenance, including fire alarm maintenance, handrail requirements, fire extinguisher charging, and garbage receptacle management - all of which were abated by December 2009. Earlier, in 2000, violations were recorded regarding egress obstruction and gas meter instructions, and in 2011, there was a report of a rock slide affecting the property's rear area.

The building's maintenance history includes several substantial repairs, such as front window replacements in 1995, reroofing work in 1989, and multiple permits in 1987 for kitchen remodeling, window modifications, and dry rot repairs with staircase reconstruction. While the property has experienced various issues, including a pattern of parking enforcement calls and recent graffiti (as of October 2023), there have been no reported civilian injuries from fire incidents. The most recent building-related inspections and permits indicate ongoing maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, particularly focusing on modernizing the electrical systems, while historical violations suggest a period of heightened attention to safety compliance around 2000-2009.

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Risk rating

How 1031-1035 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
54th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 518 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.8%
Moderate concern 31.1%
Severe concern 30.1%
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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1031-1035 Clay St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 03
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