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50-52 Clayton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1188009 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 50-52 Clayton 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area2,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1188009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kevin L Waldman Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Waldman Kevin L Ttee Po Box 590944 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
123120

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52 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
50 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 50-52 Clayton Street in Park North, constructed in 1923, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring recently in 2019-2020. The property underwent a major remodel of its upper unit in 2019 at a cost of $180,000, which included adding a new bathroom, relocating the kitchen and laundry, and installing new finishes throughout. This renovation was accompanied by substantial infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of new heating systems, a fireplace, and complete electrical rewiring for the apartment's various rooms. Other significant improvements included a full reroofing project completed in 2020 ($11,500) and window replacements in 2018, with the building's street-facing windows upgraded to aluminum clad fixed windows.

The property has maintained its infrastructure through regular updates, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations for both units in 2010, although there was one building complaint filed in December 2019 regarding work performed beyond the scope of the roofing permit. The building's maintenance record shows attention to safety features, with smoke detectors installed in both units during various renovation phases. The recent history of exterior maintenance shows regular upkeep of the surrounding areas, though there have been some urban issues nearby, including encampments and graffiti incidents, which were addressed by city services. A tenant buyout was recorded in April 2019, involving both tenants for $35,000. Planning records indicate proper authorization for window replacements, demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 50-52 Clayton 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
99th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 8 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.1%
Moderate concern 8.3%
Severe concern 1.6%
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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50-52 Clayton St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit May 28
Street space
Filed
Plumbing PermitJan 22
Shower pan

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