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3114 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0999009 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 3114 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area6,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0999009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Geoffrey Michael Dryan 2009
Mailing address
Dryan Hal Ttee 2211 Moorpark Ave #140 San Jose CA 95128
Last sale
052219

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 3114 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, built in 1907 and currently owned by Geoffrey Michael Dryan since 2009, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory seismic retrofit program in 2018, following previous violations regarding compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The building has seen regular maintenance and upgrades, including a 2019 kitchen remodel in apartment #2 (valued at $10,000), replacement of the fire alarm panel in 2014, back stairway repairs in 2006, and a reroofing project in 2004. The property has maintained active compliance with safety inspections, though it experienced several routine violations in 2003 related to fire safety, emergency exits, and combustible material storage, all of which were abated by 2004.

Recent activity at the property includes a tenant buyout in July 2023 for $30,000, and multiple parking enforcement cases in the vicinity, with several citations issued between 2022-2024 for sidewalk parking and driveway blocking. The building's soft-story retrofit status is now marked as complete with a CFC issued, indicating compliance with current seismic safety requirements. The property has undergone regular inspections and maintenance, with significant investments in fire safety systems, structural improvements, and unit modernization over the years, demonstrating ongoing attention to building upkeep and regulatory compliance. The most recent routine inspections show no active violations, and all recent permits related to building modifications have been successfully completed.

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Risk rating

How 3114 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
32th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 655 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.1%
Moderate concern 40.1%
Severe concern 18.9%
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

3114 Clay St event timeline

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

2023
Tenant Buyout Jul 17
Tenant buyout · $30,000
1 tenant(s)

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