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759-761 Clayton St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1253015 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 759-761 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 1906
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,325 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1253015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mcfarlan Edward
Mailing address
761 Clayton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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761 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
759 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 759-761 Clayton Street, owned by Edward McFarlan, is a three-story flats structure constructed in 1906 in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. The property's maintenance record shows several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a comprehensive rear facade renovation in 2016 costing $25,000, which included new siding, windows, and doors with energy-efficient specifications. Of particular note for recent infrastructure improvements is the 2019 installation of a new sewer lateral and house trap system. The building underwent electrical service upgrades in 1986 and received a new roof in 1998, though these permits have since expired.

The building had some safety-related issues between 2002-2003, when violations were recorded regarding the lack of handrails, though these were resolved through compliance actions by October 2003. Two routine housing inspections were conducted in 2002 and 2008, with no ongoing concerns noted. The property has had multiple reports of garbage and debris issues in recent months, with several 311 calls in November 2024 regarding loose garbage and yard waste, though most were resolved with no further action required. A sidewalk parking incident was reported and investigated in March 2020, but the issue could not be validated by the responding officer. The building's overall record suggests regular maintenance and prompt attention to violations when they occur, with the most recent infrastructure improvements focusing on modernizing the building's systems and exteriors.

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Risk rating

How 759-761 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
49th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 296 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.2%
Moderate concern 20.7%
Severe concern 16.1%
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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759-761 Clayton St event timeline

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

2019
Plumbing Permit Aug 07
Work category: 2pb; new sewer lateral and new house trap
Expired

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