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2721 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0632001C 6 units · 3 fl · 1902

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 2721 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 1902
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area4,224 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0632001C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sweet Harry O
Mailing address
2139 Pierce St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
012699

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2721 Clay Street in Pacific Heights was constructed in 1902 and is currently owned by Harry O Sweet. The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement projects over the past several decades, with significant work including a panel replacement for insurance purposes scheduled for November 2024, replacement of back stairs in 2013, deck repair in 1999, and reroofing work in 1997. A noteworthy cluster of building violations was recorded in January 2016, primarily related to fire safety concerns such as fire escape ladder maintenance, egress obstructions, and documentation compliance; however, all these violations were abated by February 2016. The building has experienced regular housing inspections, with prior inspections in 2007, 2010, and 1997 showing similar patterns of compliance requirements.

Recent activity near the property has generated numerous 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to structural maintenance and park services, though these issues appear to be more related to the surrounding area rather than the building itself. These include concerns about recreation equipment, garbage collection noise, and drainage issues which were monitored by the Recreation and Parks Department. The building's permit history shows consistent attention to infrastructure maintenance, with multiple street space permits issued between 2006 and 2014, suggesting regular engagement with municipal services for public space management adjacent to the property.

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Risk rating

How 2721 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
54th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 443 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.1%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 18.8%
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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2721 Clay St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 24
Install 40 gallon propane tanked water heater in garage. like for like.
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