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225-229 Clayton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1211005 4 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 225-229 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 1907
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.

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 1907
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,078 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1211005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
229 Clayton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
June 13, 2017

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229 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
227 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
225 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 225-229 Clayton Street in Park North, owned by John P Eddy, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1907. Most notably, in 2018-2019, the property underwent substantial upgrades including a $35,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel, comprehensive electrical rewiring including a 200-amp service upgrade, plumbing improvements including kitchen and bathroom water line replacements, and the installation of a gas line for a kitchen stove. The building appears to be well-maintained, having received voluntary seismic upgrading in 1990 with foundation bolting for improved structural safety. An expired reroofing permit from 2001 suggests this work may have been completed, though its status is no longer active.

The building experienced a routine housing inspection in June 2004 that identified several issues requiring attention, including concerns about emergency exits, fire extinguisher servicing, smoke detectors, and wood stair stringer repair. These violations were all abated by July 26, 2004. There have been multiple street space permits issued between 2018-2019, and all recent permit work appears to be properly completed. Although there have been several parking-related incidents near the property between 2018-2023, including multiple instances of driveway blocking, these are external to the building itself. The only recorded fire-related incidents were minor and resulted in no civilian injuries. The building's recent history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of systems, with all identified violations from past inspections having been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 225-229 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
31stpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 550 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

225-229 Clayton St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 15
Rewire kitchen and dining room, install 60 amp electrical sub panel.
Issued
Building PermitMar 25
Kitchen remodel no exterior work . remove (e) partition wall, ceiling framing and finishes as required. remodel (e) kitchen to include (n) partition, soffit appliances, lightin. plugs. remove wall and finishes as needed.

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