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1961 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0624012 9 units · 3 fl · 1964

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1961 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 1964
2 or more units
9 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1964
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units9
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area8,187 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0624012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gregory F Chun, Trustee Po Box 225248 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
April 12, 1996

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1961 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Gregory F Chun Trust Agreement, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit program as a Tier 3 soft-story property in March 2016, including exterior facade alterations at the front entry, with all work now having received final approval and certification. Between 2008 and 2016, there were various unit-specific improvements and maintenance activities, including a kitchen renovation in apartment 303 (2008) and multiple fire safety-related inspections and corrections, notably in 2015-2017 where issues with alarm systems, exits, and extinguishers were addressed and corrected.

The building has experienced several concerning safety issues in the past, including multiple violations in 2000 and 2011 related to egress obstructions, stair repairs, fire safety, and lighting, though all were abated. Fire incidents were minimal, with only one CO detector activation (no CO) recorded. Recent communication for the property shows ongoing management of external maintenance issues as indicated by multiple 311 calls in 2022-2024 relating to street cleaning, tree maintenance, and parking enforcement, though these are primarily neighborhood issues rather than building-specific concerns. The building's most recent fire safety inspection history shows regular monitoring and correction of identified issues, with the most recent fire complaints in 2017 showing prompt resolution of alarm system and exit-related concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1961 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
22ndpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 751 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1961 Clay St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jun 18
Reroof, no hot work
$22,000 · Complete
Building PermitJan 31
27 back windows replacement. interior trim, and paint inside unit# 301.

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