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626 Clayton St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1245021 4 units · 3 fl · 1905

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 626 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 1905
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 1905
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 built1905
Total area5,360 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1245021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chute Edmund A Trustee 626 Clayton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
January 30, 1990

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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 626 Clayton Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Edmund A Chute 2001 Sprt Pr, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various compliance issues since its construction in 1905. Most recently, the building received a new roof in 2022 (cost: $42,000) and had five windows replaced in early 2022. The property experienced notable heating system improvements in 2013, including the installation of new forced air furnaces in units B, C, and D, along with gas line installations for furnaces and heating. Several violations between 2012-2014 related to heating systems, electrical supply, and broken appliances were addressed during this period, including an illegal half-bathroom installation in the basement that was ultimately removed in 2014.

The building has also seen multiple utility upgrades, including a gas hot water tank replacement in 2019 and electrical improvements such as a 50-amp sub panel installation in 2019. Historical records show earlier maintenance work, including dry rot/leak repairs in 1998 and a roofing project in 1990. The property has been subjected to various housing inspection complaints, particularly in late 2012, when multiple units reported issues with heating, broken windows, and electrical systems. Several routine inspections and violations were addressed between 2002 and 2018, including security requirements and various maintenance issues. While the building's recent history shows significant investment in improvements and resolution of past violations, it is important to note the building's age and the history of various maintenance and compliance issues spanning several decades, though most recent works have been properly permitted and completed.

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Risk rating

How 626 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
69thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
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

626 Clayton St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Jun 21
Reroofing
$42,000 · Complete
Building PermitJan 05
Replace 5 windows with same size and style. front windows will be wood double hung windows with integral ogee lugs.

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