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215-217 Clayton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1211003 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 215-217 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 1909
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 1909
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 built1909
Total area4,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1211003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kelvin & Phyllis Yip, Trust 55 Clayton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
January 31, 2003

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217 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
215 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
217 A Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 215-217 Clayton Street in Park North, owned by the Yip Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some maintenance challenges since its construction in 1909. The property has seen substantial upgrades to its infrastructure, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade with 4 meters completed in 2003, though there were two instances of unpermitted work in 2003 related to electrical and plumbing systems that required investigation and correction. Recent work in 2023 included gas houseline extensions, though one of these permits was canceled. The building has also undergone several renovation projects, including kitchen and bathroom updates in 2004, window replacements in 2003, and back stair repairs in 2004.

The property has experienced some maintenance issues impacting resident comfort and safety, most notably a sewage backup incident in June 2024 involving a side sewer vent. Other concerns include recurring parking violations in the vicinity, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking between 2020 and 2024, and two carbon monoxide detector activations with no CO detected. The building underwent a routine safety inspection in 2017, and historical records show various improvement projects over the years, including the replacement of kitchen cabinets in 1987 and multiple window and electrical upgrades. The property's recent maintenance history shows regular upkeep and infrastructure improvements, though some work has required correction due to permitting issues.

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Risk rating

How 215-217 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
88thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 96 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

215-217 Clayton St event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Sep 14
Work category: 1p; gas houseline ext
Canceled
Plumbing PermitSep 01
Work category: 1p; gas houseline ext

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