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2741 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0632001G 8 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 2741 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 1905
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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area5,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0632001G
Ownership

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

Owner name
O'Neal Stephen
Mailing address
1820 Delaware St Berkeley CA 94703
Last sale
022317

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Initial analysis

2741 Clay Street is an 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Stephen O'neal. The property has undergone significant recent improvements in 2024, with substantial renovations to Units 2 and 6 including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, new plumbing systems, and complete electrical overhauls with 100-amp subpanels and modernized fixtures, representing approximately $160,000 in improvements. These recent upgrades, completed in May-June 2024, followed earlier maintenance work including a 2009 reroofing project and a 2014 renovation to remove outdated paneling and update interior surfaces.

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly noted during a cluster of complaints in August 2000, which included issues with water damage, smoke detector requirements, and egress obstruction, though all these violations were promptly addressed and abated by September 20, 2000. While there have been multiple service requests related to the adjacent park area between 2019 and 2024, these were primarily concerning park maintenance and recreation equipment rather than building-specific issues. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with no active building code violations or complaints on file since 2000, and the recent comprehensive renovations suggest a commitment to maintaining and upgrading the property for current standards and resident comfort.

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Risk rating

How 2741 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
43th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 549 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.3%
Moderate concern 27.6%
Severe concern 17.0%
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

2741 Clay St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Jun 24
Unit #2: new piping (gas drain water) and shutoff valves for bathroom and kitchen shower pan
Complete
Plumbing PermitJun 24
Unit #6: new piping (gas, drain, water) for bathroom, kitchen, new shutoff valves

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