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239 Clayton St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1211007 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 239 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area6,225 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot1211007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meda Haf Small Properties L
Mailing address
2301 Mission St Ste 301 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
042820

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 239 Clayton Street in Park North has undergone significant renovations and safety upgrades since 2017, when it received a mandatory soft-story retrofit as a Tier 3 building, which has since been completed. The most recent major improvements include a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with SF Fire Code requirements, and the creation of two new ground-floor dwelling units (ADUs) in 2022, which involved substantial building modifications including electrical upgrades, new fire sprinklers, and the installation of mini-splits and heat pump water heaters. The property underwent comprehensive unit improvements in 2021-2022, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in all six units (2021), complete electrical system upgrades (2021), and the addition of modern amenities like heat pumps.

Several building permits indicate ongoing commitment to fire safety, with work completed in 2022 including the installation of fire sprinklers throughout the ground floor and electrical enhancements for the new ADUs. The building's plumbing systems have also received attention, with new house traps, piping, and fixtures installed throughout the building. While there have been some complaints from residents during the renovation period in 2022 regarding construction dust and noise, these issues were addressed promptly. The property has maintained regular safety inspections, and while some routine maintenance issues have been reported over the years, including a tenant complaint about odors in 2008, these were generally resolved through proper channels. Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) primarily relate to building maintenance issues like graffiti and sidewalk parking violations, which are being addressed through standard city procedures.

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Risk rating

How 239 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
20th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 638 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.8%
Moderate concern 24.2%
Severe concern 7.0%
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

239 Clayton St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Nov 15
Evacuation maps for 1st- 4th fl
$1 · Filed

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