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240 Clayton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1210023 3 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 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 240 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,275 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1210023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kagyu Droden Kunchab Ch Cor
Mailing address
1892 Fell St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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1892 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
240 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 240 Clayton Street, located in Park North and built in 1900, has experienced various maintenance and safety events throughout its history. Most recently, in November 2021, the building underwent a furnace replacement, and in late 2019, there were two issued permits related to street space modifications. The building faced significant safety concerns in March 2004, with multiple complaints being filed about unauthorized basement occupants, hazardous rooms, electrical issues, and during a routine inspection. These 2004 incidents were notably during a period when the building had permits in 1984 relating to code compliance, including one that expired related to kitchen facilities removal from the ground floor. While there was a routine safety inspection in 2017, more recent issues appear to be primarily related to external conditions, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris around the property, including reports of hazardous materials like oil paints and hazardous paints.

The building's maintenance history shows some attention to infrastructure, with a reroofing project completed in 1993 and various street space permits issued between 1984 and 2019. The property management appears to have resolved the 2004 safety concerns, as there have been no similar complaints in recent years, though the frequent reports of debris and waste issues in late 2024 suggest ongoing challenges with external property maintenance or waste management systems. The most recent building permit activity, dating back to 2021, indicates limited recent interior or structural improvements, with the majority of recent issues relating to exterior conditions rather than building systems or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 240 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
31th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 550 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.4%
Moderate concern 28.2%
Severe concern 17.4%
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

240 Clayton St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jun 16
Affixed improperly
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