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2810 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1002011 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 2810 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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 1900
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1002011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Timothy Murphy, Trustee 2810 Clay St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
May 30, 2012

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Initial analysis

The property at 2810 Clay Street is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Murphy Family Trust. The building has undergone substantial renovations and maintenance work over the past decade, with significant improvements made between 2013 and 2015 including kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, and laundry room relocations, along with plumbing and electrical upgrades such as the installation of a tankless water heater and radiant heat system. More recently, in 2024, the building is undergoing sewer lateral repairs and electrical work, with permits issued for replacement of concrete slab and electrical outlet work in the tradesman alleyway. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, most notably a significant moisture and leak issue documented in 2011 that affected multiple areas of one unit, though this complaint was marked as not active by December 2011. Additionally, there were some historical security-related violations in 2001, which were promptly addressed within three weeks. The building's exterior has received attention, including fence replacement and siding repairs in 2020-2021, and there have been multiple street space permits issued in recent years. Recent 311 calls from early 2025 have mostly related to parking violations near the property, though there was one water leak complaint in January 2025 that indicated standing water issues. A significant proposal regarding the merger of two dwelling units into a two-unit building was submitted but appears to have been resolved with some modification, as indicated in planning records.

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Risk rating

How 2810 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
85thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 144 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2810 Clay St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit May 13
Re-roofing not hot works
$21,700 · Complete

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