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2218 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0614007 3 units · 3 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 2218 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0614007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stein Family Trust
Mailing address
Leonard R&janice L Lehrer-s 2218 Clay St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2218 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the Stein Family Trust, was constructed in 1900 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work occurring in 2019, including a master bedroom and vestibule remodel valued at $10,000, complete with electrical upgrades for lighting and receptacles. Prior improvements include a substantial re-roofing project completed in 2017 ($47,000) and a second-floor nook infill addition with kitchen remodeling completed in 2007 ($18,600). The building's electrical system has received attention over the years, with a comprehensive upgrade completed in 2007 that included installation of multiple circuits and panels.

Of particular note is the recurring issue with sewer backups, with eight documented incidents between 2019 and 2024, including two recent cases in February 2024. These incidents, typically involving 4-inch sewer vents, represent a significant infrastructure concern for the building. The property has also experienced several parking-related issues, with multiple reports of driveway blockage between 2020 and 2024, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles. A missed trash collection incident was recorded in February 2022, which was subsequently resolved. While the building has received regular maintenance and improvements, the chronic sewer issues and occasional parking problems are noteworthy aspects of the property's recent history.

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Risk rating

How 2218 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
66th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 327 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

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.

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 58.4%
Moderate concern 20.8%
Severe concern 20.8%
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

2218 Clay St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 27
Remodel 2 bathrooms on 2nd floor, remodel kitchen, in kind.
$200,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintApr 02
Date last observed: 31-mar-26; time last observed: 8am-6pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: i believe construction/renovations are being done without a permit. i searched the dbi site but didn¿t find any active permits. the work is causing lots of noise ;no construction permit(additional 311 sr 101003787547)

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