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2974 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1001015 2 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 2974 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 1895
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 built1895
Total area2,551 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1001015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Colvin-Rawal Lvg Tr
Mailing address
2976 Clay St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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

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AI summary

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 2974 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the Colvin-rawal Living Trust, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1895. The property's maintenance record shows attention to essential infrastructure, with the most recent significant work being a complete roofing project undertaken in September 2020 at a cost of $6,600. Prior improvements include a notable heating system upgrade in January 2011, where a new 95% efficient furnace was installed along with new ductwork in the attic, including the installation of a PVC vent flue and condensate drain with proper connections to existing gas and electrical systems - this work was properly completed and demonstrates an investment in modernizing the building's heating system.

The plumbing infrastructure maintenance history includes a sewer housetrap installation project from May 2014, though this permit is currently listed as expired. While the building's documented improvements suggest regular maintenance of critical systems, it's worth noting that the sewer housetrap installation permit's expired status may warrant verification of its current condition, though this alone does not necessarily indicate a system deficiency given the building's age and repair history. The property's permit history, though limited, shows a pattern of addressing major system upgrades and maintenance rather than any record of emergency repairs or safety violations.

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Risk rating

How 2974 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
68th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 308 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.2%
Moderate concern 9.3%
Severe concern 2.5%
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

2974 Clay St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Sep 10
Re-roofing
$6,600 · Complete

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