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2843-2845 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1003051 3 units · 2 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 2843-2845 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area4,520 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1003051
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cadgene Allan H Goldman Mar
Mailing address
Alimar Associates 2088 Union St Ste 1 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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2845 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2843 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2843-2845 Clay Street in Pacific Heights was built in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years. Most notably, in 2004-2005, the building experienced substantial improvements including a complete electrical rewiring of the upstairs apartment (Unit 2845) following fire damage, installation of a new 400-amp service with four meters, and extensive roof work costing over $55,000 that included replacement of the roof structure and materials. The building's fire safety systems were updated in 2007 with the installation of a new fire control panel and monitoring equipment.

More recent concerns include a building complaint filed in September 2024 regarding unauthorized construction work and an allegedly illegal window installation in the rear rental unit, which purportedly overlooks a neighboring property. This complaint remains in an undetermined status as of this analysis, with an abatement date of December 2024. The building's history also includes some environmental concerns, with a high VOC emissions complaint filed in 2011, and a carbon monoxide detector activation incident with no CO detected, though no injuries were reported. Infrastructure maintenance records show regular upkeep, including roofing work in 1996 and the 1980s, and various interior improvements.

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Risk rating

How 2843-2845 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
69th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 299 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.3%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 15.4%
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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2843-2845 Clay St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Sep 19
Date last observed: 17-sep-24; identity of person performing the work: margo goldman; floor: 2; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: owner has previously constructed an illegal window in the back rental unit. this illegal window looks directly into my backyard @ 2838 sacramento.;
Building Inspection Division
311 RequestFeb 06
Request for service

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