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1950 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0617005 25 units · 6 fl · 1930

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1950 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 1930
2 or more units
25 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
Units25
Floors6
Year built1930
Total area42,198 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0617005
Ownership

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

Owner name
V & L Clay Lp
Mailing address
Voss Management 1728 Union St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 25-unit multi-family residential building at 1950 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by V & L Clay Lp, is a 6-story structure built in 1930 that has undergone several significant renovations and faced various regulatory challenges over the years. Most notably, between 2018 and 2020, the building underwent substantial fire safety system upgrades, including two separate fire alarm system replacements in 2019 costing over $72,000, followed by the installation of new kitchen facilities in multiple units (301, 402, 504) with costs ranging from $27,500 to $35,000. A new Peerless steam boiler system was installed in September 2020, replacing the existing unit from 1998, indicating attention to building infrastructure maintenance.

The building has a documented history of fire safety and maintenance issues, with multiple fire alarm system violations recorded between 2016 and 2020, though all were abated. Recent history shows improved fire safety compliance, with the last fire complaint in January 2022 resulting in conditions being corrected promptly. In 2021, there was a significant building complaint regarding electrical wiring when a tenant was found charging a car battery using extension cords, though this was resolved within two months. The building has experienced periodic infrastructure challenges, including a routine safety inspection in 2013 and a no-heat complaint in 2001, both of which were resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2025 primarily relate to external issues such as parking violations and street cleaning rather than building-specific concerns, suggesting improved building maintenance in recent years. The structure's ongoing fire safety system upgrades and response to violations indicate active management of safety requirements, though the building's history shows periodic lapses in compliance that have been addressed.

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Risk rating

How 1950 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
10th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 867 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.5%
Moderate concern 50.1%
Severe concern 19.4%
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

1950 Clay St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jul 25
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
311 RequestMay 06
Garbage and debris

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