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417-419 Clayton St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1225040 2 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 417-419 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
2 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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area3,884 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1225040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
824 Masonic Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
February 08, 2006

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419 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
417 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 417-419 Clayton Street is a four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by 790 Potrero LLC. The building has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues, with the most significant cluster of violations occurring in February 2017 when multiple safety concerns were documented, including problems with fire safety (fire proofing and extinguisher requirements), electrical systems, weatherproofing, interior surfaces, and plumbing. Specific issues noted during this period included inadequate heat, electrical panel clearance violations, damaged walls and ceilings, and the need for proper handrails. Earlier maintenance history shows recurring roof issues, with repairs needed in 2006-2007, and various interior improvements including kitchen and bathroom remodels, though some work appears to have exceeded permitted scope.

Recent activity at the property, particularly in 2024, has focused primarily on external matters including parking violations, pavement defects, and some minor street cleaning issues. There were three separate instances of parking violations reported in June 2024, though these could not be consistently verified by officers. The property has also experienced some management issues, with a 2016 complaint about overcrowding and unsafe conditions from a workplace operating out of the residence, and a 2019 complaint about unauthorized short-term rentals. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems, fire safety requirements, and various structural components, though many violations from 2017 were marked as "Active" with a hearing date set for May 4, 2017, suggesting a potential for unresolved issues dating back several years.

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Risk rating

How 417-419 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 163 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 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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

417-419 Clayton St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 24
Toters left out 24x7
N/A
311 RequestMar 10
Other illegal parking

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