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3240 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0998009 2 units · 2 fl · 1949

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 3240 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 1949
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1949
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0998009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dale H & Margit M Schnell R
Mailing address
Schnell Margit M Trustee 3 Coronet Wy Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3240 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Dale H & Margit M Schnell R, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1949. The property's maintenance history shows two significant infrastructure events: a sewage leak incident reported in 1996 involving the side sewer and underground service box, which appears to have resulted in sewage flowing down the hill, and a reroofing project completed in 2013 at a cost of $8,500.

In recent times, the building has experienced a notable pattern of issues, particularly in 2024, with multiple incidents reported through the 311 system. There have been several parking enforcement cases, including sidewalk parking violations in November 2024 and January 2025, and multiple reports of driveway blocking between May and June 2024, some resulting in citations. There are currently two open noise complaints related to home improvement maintenance filed in May and July 2024. Additionally, there was a garbage overflow issue reported in September 2024 and a construction-related noise complaint in October 2024 that was transferred to the Department of Building Inspection. The most recent interaction with city services was a bicycle-related general request in June 2024, which was transferred to the MTA Bicycle team for handling.

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Risk rating

How 3240 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
84th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 154 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.4%
Moderate concern 14.4%
Severe concern 6.1%
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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3240 Clay St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 07
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Electrical PermitMay 21
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