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1835 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0623001D 16 units · 4 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
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 1835 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
16 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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1927
Total area13,760 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0623001D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wenger Trust
Mailing address
Wenger Phillip M & Barbara 30 Corte Cordova Greenbrae CA 94904
Last sale
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AI summary

The four-story, 16-unit multi-family residential building located at 1835 Clay Street in Pacific Heights was constructed in 1927 and is currently owned by the Wenger Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a roofing project completed in 2020 that cost $12,000, and the installation of a replacement steam boiler in 2017. In 2011, emergency egress battery lights and illuminated exit signage were added to enhance building safety. The property had a cluster of violations in April 2010 related to fire safety and smoke detection systems, including issues with the central alarm system, fire escape drop ladder, and smoke detectors, though these were all abated by May 19, 2010. Earlier maintenance history shows concerns with the building's roof, as multiple complaints about leaks were filed in 1997, though these were resolved within days.

The building's more recent history shows attention to basic infrastructure needs, including a gas piping repair in 2012 and street safety permits issued in 2017-2018. Parking enforcement has been a recurring issue near the property, with multiple reports of driveway blocking in 2024. The building has faced some challenges with exterior maintenance, as evidenced by several 311 calls in 2023 regarding graffiti on the building, which was affected by the temporary suspension of enforcement of the San Francisco Graffiti Ordinance during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, most have been addressed promptly, with the most significant being the 2010 fire safety violations, which were resolved within about one month. The building's infrastructure improvements and safety upgrades over time suggest ongoing attention to maintaining the property, though recent graffiti issues indicate some challenges with exterior upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 1835 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
7th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 896 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.4%
Moderate concern 46.6%
Severe concern 41.9%
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

1835 Clay St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 12
Replace the f/a system to meet the ca/sf 1106.3.71 and add the lf sounders insides of the units and wireless monitoring.
$75,000 · Issued
Fire ComplaintJul 25
Sleeping Area Requirement

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