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1025 Clay St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0223027 2 units · 4 fl · 1957

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 1025 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 1957
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
Floors4
Year built1957
Total area3,988 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0223027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Poindexter Jhon T Ii
Mailing address
4711 Thurber Ln Santa Cruz CA 95065
Last sale
011999

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Initial analysis

The four-story duplex residential building at 1025 Clay Street in Nob Hill, owned by Jhon T Ii Poindexter, was constructed in 1957 and contains two units. The building has undergone several significant modifications over its lifetime, with the most substantial work occurring in the late 1980s, including the installation of a complete automatic fire sprinkler system in the basement and garage (completed in 1988), installation of a private residential elevator (1988), and modifications to structural elements (1988). An attempted vertical addition was permitted in 1987, and there was also work proposed in 1990 to add to the existing fire escape, though all these permits eventually expired.

Of particular concern is a building complaint filed in July 2016, alleging the presence of an illegal unit above the 1029 unit, which was reported to have structural problems and unauthorized change of use, though this complaint is currently listed as "Not Active." In recent years, there have been multiple parking-related issues documented through 311 calls, particularly between 2020 and 2025, with several reports of vehicles blocking driveways and engaging in illegal parking, though most of these cases were resolved with officers either unable to locate the vehicles or issuing citations. There were also some sidewalk-related issues noted, with a pavement defect reported and resolved in 2024. While the building's safety features appear to have been substantially upgraded through the 1980s renovations, the 2016 complaint about unauthorized unit construction and the ongoing parking enforcement issues in the vicinity warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 1025 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
86th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 158 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.2%
Moderate concern 24.7%
Severe concern 12.1%
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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The story over time

1025 Clay St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jun 20
Other illegal parking
Red - txtModel - 3DIP646
311 RequestJun 19
Parking on sidewalk

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