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15-17 Clayton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1189001C 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 15-17 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1189001C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee David
Mailing address
17 Clayton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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17 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
15 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 15-17 Clayton Street in Park North, owned by David Lee, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1925. Most recently, in December 2023, the property received a $15,000 reroofing project, and earlier this year completed the final inspection for previously approved work from 2012. The building has seen substantial interior improvements, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2017 ($21,500), which encompassed new floor, cabinets, sink, lighting, countertop, and updated electrical work. A notable safety enhancement was attempted in 2012 with plans to replace stairs in the lightwell for a second means of egress ($6,500), though these permits expired.

The property has received regular maintenance and some utility updates over the years, including plumbing and electrical work in 2012 that involved multiple unit upgrades, such as bathroom fixture replacements in Unit 15 and gas valve work in Unit 17. While a central heating system installation was initially planned in 2015, those permits were ultimately cancelled, though some related work (furnace change out and wiring) was successfully completed in September 2015. The building has experienced minimal issues, with only three documented 311 calls since 2021, primarily related to street cleaning matters, with one sewer-related incident in March 2021 that was resolved.

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Risk rating

How 15-17 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
92th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 64 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

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 88.4%
Moderate concern 9.1%
Severe concern 2.5%
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

15-17 Clayton St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Dec 12
Reroofing
$15,000 · Complete
Building PermitDec 01
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201207034077. all work is complete.

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