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2955 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1004027 7 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 2955 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 1909
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area7,561 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1004027
Ownership

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

Owner name
David R & Ann R Papale Tr 2
Mailing address
Papale David R & Ann R Trus 152 6Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
051605

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Initial analysis

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 2955 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by David R. & Ann R. Papale Trust 2, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements in recent years. In 2022, the building completed major fire safety upgrades including the installation of a new wireless fire alarm system and devices in compliance with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, with subsequent adjustments made to replace wireless pull stations with hardwired ones. The building received a new roof in August 2022 at a cost of $36,000, and in May 2021, the boiler was replaced.

Historical maintenance records show ongoing attention to the building's infrastructure, including egress stair repairs and upgrades. The property has documented responses to routine housing inspections in 2010 and 2016, with some violations related to fire safety equipment and egress obstructions, all of which were promptly addressed and abated within months. The most recent records from late 2024 show multiple parking enforcement actions in the vicinity, though these are external to the building's condition and safety concerns. The building has maintained compliance with regular fire safety requirements, and the only recorded fire incident was a false alarm, indicating no actual fire events on record. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and responsive management to both routine inspections and required safety upgrades, particularly in the areas of fire safety and egress maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 2955 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
38th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 597 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.4%
Moderate concern 36.5%
Severe concern 15.0%
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

2955 Clay St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Aug 11
Reroofing.
$36,000 · Complete
Building PermitJul 01
As-built for approved fire plan, pa# 202204202598. fire devices change as noted. install a hardwired pull station instead of wireless pull station. remove non-existing (like for like) devices on original fire plan.

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