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153-159 Clayton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1194007 4 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 153-159 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 1921
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area4,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1194007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jer Clayton Properties Llc
Mailing address
16 25th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
041320

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157 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
159 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
153 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
155 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 153-159 Clayton Street in Park North, owned by Jer Clayton Properties LLC, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since 2018. The property, built in 1921, completed a comprehensive window replacement project in 2019 ($50,000) using Marvin wood windows to meet energy efficiency standards. Major plumbing upgrades included replacing galvanized water pipes with copper throughout the building, installing new water heaters, and updating bathroom facilities across multiple units between 2018-2020. The building underwent substantial electrical improvements in 2019, including wiring upgrades, new circuit installations, and the addition of smoke/co detectors for safety purposes. A cancelled seismic retrofit permit filed in 2019 may indicate this work was not pursued, while a permit from 2020 shows additional electrical and plumbing work along with interior drywall repairs.

The property has maintained active compliance with safety requirements, though historical records from 2003 indicate past violations related to windows, stairs, fire safety, and smoke detectors, all of which were abated by May 2003. Recent records show regular maintenance and prompt attention to code requirements, with no current active violations. The building continues to attract attention for exterior maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding graffiti and sidewalk conditions, though these issues appear to be promptly addressed by city services. A significant proposed expansion of the building's dwelling units (adding four units for a total of eight) was filed in 2019 but the current status of this project is unclear from the available records.

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Risk rating

How 153-159 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
71th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 231 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.4%
Moderate concern 17.2%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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The story over time

153-159 Clayton St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 02
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk tree roots
311 RequestMar 26
Sidewalk defect

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