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214 Clayton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1210027 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
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 214 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1210027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Michael Plotkowski & Anette 125 So Main St #313 Sebastopol CA 95472
Last sale

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Initial analysis

214 Clayton Street is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Anette & Mike 2017 Family T Trust. The building has undergone several significant updates, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in June 2024 at a cost of $28,610, which included the installation of addressable fire alarm units, smoke detectors, manual pull stations, and low-frequency horns throughout residential sleeping areas to comply with current safety codes. This followed previous fire alarm-related complaints in 2018 that were resolved promptly.

The building has a contentious history regarding unit count and occupancy status, with multiple violations recorded in 2004 and a complaint in 2014 suggesting the presence of unauthorized fourth unit. These issues were officially closed in February 2014, though the property has experienced ongoing maintenance and compliance matters, including a 1992 fireplace installation and 1991 reroofing work. Recent 311 calls from 2020-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning, garbage collection, and parking issues in the vicinity of the building, with the most recent concerns being garbage toters left out continuously and collection noise complaints. The property appears to have no active violations or complaints as of now, and recent fire safety upgrades demonstrate compliance with current safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 214 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
60thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 319 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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 age

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

214 Clayton St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 31
Mechanical equipment
Noise
DBI ComplaintAug 04
Date last observed: 01-aug-25; time last observed: 3pm ; identity of person performing the work: lingsch realty ; floor: ground flo; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; ; additional information: there is an illegal garden unit in our building that the owner is allowing people to stay at/ rent. we asked for warning when strangers will be staying on the property but were told that would not be given. this is a safety and noise concern as strangers are coming and going and occupying shared spaces ;

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