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1960 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0617007 27 units · 3 fl · 1958

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1960 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 1958
2 or more units
27 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
Units27
Floors3
Year built1958
Total area20,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0617007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Family Living Trust
Mailing address
Melvin H & Jeannie Lee, Tru 1890 Jefferson St Apt 102 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
012098

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Initial analysis

The 27-unit, three-story apartment building at 1960 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the Lee Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some challenges since its construction in 1958. Most recently, in August 2023, the building received substantial safety upgrades including a fire alarm system modernization ($56,400) and stucco repairs along with maintenance of fascia boards and the flat roof ($69,889). The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, transitioning from a steel frame to a shear wall system, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance work includes the replacement of the domestic hot water boiler in April 2023.

The building has a documented history of unit renovations, with three units (205, 309, and 301) receiving kitchen and bathroom upgrades between 2018-2019, including electrical and plumbing improvements. While there have been past maintenance issues, including water damage, mold, and lead paint concerns reported in 2015, these violations were abated by July 2015. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including multiple sprinkler/standpipe system complaints between 2015 and 2024, though most were promptly corrected. Recent building complaints include a 2023 incident regarding lead paint removal procedures and a 2017 noise complaint related to construction work. The building's fire safety maintenance was notably addressed with the 2023 fire alarm system upgrade, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 1960 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
12th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 847 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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 32.6%
Moderate concern 45.9%
Severe concern 21.5%
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

1960 Clay St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Dec 08
Garbage and debris
furniture
Fire ComplaintJun 03
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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