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2470 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0612016 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 2470 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,236 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0612016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thomas Family Revoc Living
Mailing address
16807 Leroy Ave Los Gatos CA 95032
Last sale
080717

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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2470 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Thomas Family Revoc Living, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2015, the property received substantial renovations to unit #1 on the second floor, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, partial wall opening, and the installation of new stairs from the deck to the yard with tempered glass safety features, along with comprehensive plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $45,000. The building has maintained its structural integrity through various maintenance updates, including a complete reroofing in 2003 ($4,000) and garage storage area improvements in 2006 ($12,000). A recent fire safety inspection in May 2024 noted corrections to the sprinkler/standpipe systems.

The property has experienced some historical compliance issues, particularly in 2003-2013, when multiple violations were documented and subsequently abated regarding safety and security requirements, including handrails, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and self-closing doors. There was also a notable incident in 2009 involving unauthorized construction of an outdoor fireplace/fire pit, which was later permitted. The building's fire alarm system has had several false alarms and malfunction incidents, though none resulted in injuries or actual fires. Recent concerns have primarily been related to parking enforcement and sidewalk access, with multiple reports of illegal parking between 2021-2024, including several resolved citations. The most recent building-related issues appear to be largely addressed, though some pavement defects near the property remain open as of 2024. This two-story apartment building has a long history of regular maintenance and improvements, though past safety compliance issues suggest an ongoing need for attention to building safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 2470 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
49th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 491 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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.6%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 21.6%
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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2470 Clay St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 14
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