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1850 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0618003 20 units · 5 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1850 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 1927
2 or more units
20 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
Units20
Floors5
Year built1927
Total area16,587 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0618003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wicklow Partners
Mailing address
828 Franklin St Ste 101 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
012110

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Initial analysis

The 20-unit apartment building at 1850 Clay Street, owned by Wicklow Partners, is a 5-story multi-family residential structure built in 1927 in Pacific Heights. The building has experienced recurring issues with the roof, most recently evidenced by three separate violations filed in late 2023 through 2024 regarding weatherproofing and leaks, particularly affecting the top floor (5th) unit. In 2024, the property underwent significant safety upgrades including a new fire alarm system (currently filed) and low-frequency horns in sleeping rooms, along with the installation of new exit signs and emergency lighting throughout common areas. Recent maintenance work has included two roofing projects (2024 - $56,840 and 2022 - $8,200), replacement of exterior piping (2022), and various unit renovations.

The building's history reveals several sets of violations and complaints, particularly concentrated between 2002-2007, including unauthorized remodeling work and plumbing issues. Notable past improvements include multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels in various units (2002-2007), window replacements, and electrical upgrades. Historical fire safety complaints from 2019-2024 show timely resolution of issues related to alarm systems, extinguishers, and exit maintenance. Recent maintenance records and permit activity suggest ongoing attention to building systems, though the frequency of roof-related complaints and violations over the past year is noteworthy. The property has also been subject to regular housing inspections, including a task force inspection in 2006 that addressed multiple code compliance issues, all of which were subsequently resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1850 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
5th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 915 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.1%
Moderate concern 53.6%
Severe concern 30.3%
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

1850 Clay St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 16
Work category: 1p; disconnect and remove failed laars mighty stack wh. install rinnai chs199100hcxi water heater.
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