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3233-3235 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1007025 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 3233-3235 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,532 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1007025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Withers Charles L & Stephan
Mailing address
3235 Clay St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
052019

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3233 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3235 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 3233-3235 Clay Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Charles L & Stephan Withers, was constructed in 1900 and underwent significant renovations between 2015-2018. The most substantial work occurred during a $500,000 renovation project in 2015-2017, which included relocating rear units, renovating ground floor units, adding a new kitchen, family room, terrace, and master suite, as well as installing modern electrical systems with a new 400-amp service and 5 meters. Safety improvements were prioritized during this period, with the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the building ($25,000), a new fire alarm system ($3,000), and corresponding electrical work ($25,000). The building's exterior received attention with the replacement of 29 sets of double-hung sashes in 2018, preserving the original wood design, and previous window upgrades in 2011.

Prior to these improvements, the building had several code violations in 2008 related to fire safety and handrails, which were promptly addressed by June 2008. A complaint regarding unauthorized construction in the backyard was filed in 2014 but was eventually marked as not active. The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking on the sidewalk in recent years, particularly between 2021-2024, with multiple citations issued for vehicles blocking access. While these parking issues may affect access to the property, they are not directly related to the building's structural or safety systems. The extensive renovation work completed between 2015-2018 suggests a proactive approach to updating the building's systems and addressing safety requirements, though prospective tenants should be aware of the property's historical parking enforcement challenges in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 3233-3235 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
41th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 568 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.2%
Moderate concern 28.7%
Severe concern 25.1%
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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