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2735 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0632001E 8 units · 3 fl · 1911

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
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 2735 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 1911
2 or more units
8 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.

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 1911
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0632001E
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2735 Clay Street Associatio 2735 Clay St Apt 8 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
020719

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2735 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2735 Clay St #4, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 2735 Clay Street building is an 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential structure located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1911. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past several years, with the most recent being a reroofing project completed in September 2023 costing $16,744 and a rear window replacement project completed in June 2023. Major renovations were performed between 2015-2016, including a $97,000 soft-story retrofit completed in 2015 with steel moment frame and plywood shearwalls, followed by extensive unit renovations in Units 7 and 8 involving electrical upgrades, insulation improvements, and kitchen/bathroom modernization with costs exceeding $85,000 combined. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including window replacements (2017), a bathroom remodel in Unit B (2021), and various electrical and plumbing upgrades.

The property has experienced some historical compliance issues, notably in 2000-2002 when several fire safety violations were recorded, including egress obstructions and fire extinguisher maintenance requirements, though these were all subsequently abated. There was also a significant violation in 2003 regarding unauthorized construction in the attic area, which was later resolved. In early 2016, multiple plumbing complaints were filed regarding clay pipe failures and potential water contamination, though these issues are no longer active. The building's systems have been upgraded to current standards, including a completed Ufer ground installation in 2015 and various electrical modernization projects. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-related issues outside the building, such as parking violations and street lighting concerns, rather than problems with the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2735 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
60th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 385 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.7%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 19.3%
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

2735 Clay St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 24
Permit to be in compliance with complaint #202653854 adding a new washer and dryer, renovation of an existing full bathroom, no reloction to existing exitures
$5,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitApr 06
Unit 4: remodel 1 bathroom in kind, add washer and dryer in unit, hot and cold lines for washer and dryer. new piping.

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