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2966 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1001014 6 units · 3 fl · 1963

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2966 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1963
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area6,257 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1001014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Karl Kehl, President 1614 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2966 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, managed by Green & Union LP, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $75,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Other major renovations include the installation of new dual-glazed vinyl windows and sliding glass doors in 2005 ($20,500), and the addition of emergency lighting and exit signs in common areas that same year. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, with two roofing projects documented in 1992 and 1997 (both permits expired), and bathroom fixture replacements in 1992.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and minor issues. The most recent concerns have been related to waste management, with multiple reports in 2024-2025 regarding toters being left out continuously, though these were resolved with no violations observed by city inspectors. There have been occasional parking-related complaints in the surrounding area between 2019 and 2022, including reports of abandoned vehicles and sidewalk parking, but these were typically addressed promptly by city enforcement officers. The building's most recent major modification under review involves proposed expansions and improvements to the rear of the structure, including new decks and bay windows, which would significantly enhance the building's outdoor space. Two routine safety inspections conducted in 2000 and 2013 were completed without noted violations, suggesting general compliance with housing safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 2966 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
45thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 530 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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