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2558 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0611013 4 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2558 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 1914
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0611013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chester F Relyea Credit She
Mailing address
Teichman Judith L Trustee 2558 Clay St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
052097

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Initial analysis

Located in Pacific Heights, 2558 Clay Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1914, containing four units and currently owned by Chester F Relyea. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the past decades, with particular activity noted in recent years. Most recently, Unit 2 received a substantial $40,000 bathroom and kitchen remodel in December 2020, while Unit 1 obtained final inspection approval for previously permitted kitchen work in December 2020, which included cabinet replacement, new sink, disposal, and electrical updates. The property has also seen important infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of a new backflow preventer for the boiler in February 2020, replacement of the house trap in January 2020, and various electrical works including kitchen rewiring and installation of a new sub-panel in 2021.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to code compliance, with records of seismic retrofitting work completed in 1989, and a routine housing inspection in 2016 that was promptly addressed. There have been some plumbing and sewer issues documented through 311 calls, including a sewage backup incident in November 2019 and a tree-related sewer damage report in December 2019. The property has experienced multiple instances of driveway blocking in February 2020, resulting in citations, and some routine maintenance matters such as graffiti removal and illegal posting cleanup in recent years. While the building has had various permits issued and completed over the years, the most substantial recent work has focused on unit upgrades and infrastructure improvements, with all recent permits showing completed status as of now.

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Risk rating

How 2558 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
47th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

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 60.1%
Moderate concern 26.1%
Severe concern 13.7%
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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2558 Clay St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Aug 08
311 service request
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