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785-787 Clayton St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1253022 4 units · 2 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 785-787 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1253022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gvp Survivors Trust-Parker
Mailing address
Parker Gertrud V Trustee 1844 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
050695

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787 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
785 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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AI summary

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 785-787 Clayton Street in Haight Ashbury, constructed in 1906, has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most critical being a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade initiated in early 2024 costing $16,000. This upgrade includes the installation of manual pull stations, smoke detectors, and low-frequency audible devices, along with a monitored fire alarm control panel. Other recent improvements include the replacement of water heaters and flue stack upgrades in 2023, a substantial kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 4 in 2021, and energy-efficient window replacements completed in the same year. The building has maintained its infrastructure with a new sewer main installation in 2016 and underwent reroofing in 2015.

The property has experienced two routine housing inspections (2007 and 2011) which identified various violations, though all were resolved by March 2011. These violations included issues with smoke detectors, handrails, electrical systems, and building sanitation that prompted immediate corrective action. The most recent inspections and permit activity indicate active maintenance and upgrading of safety systems, particularly regarding fire safety and plumbing infrastructure, suggesting ongoing compliance with current building codes. A review of recent 311 calls for the property area shows recurring reports of street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues, with multiple garbage and debris reports in 2024, though these are external to the building itself and reflect neighborhood conditions rather than building management issues.

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Risk rating

How 785-787 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
76th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 139 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.8%
Moderate concern 15.9%
Severe concern 8.3%
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

785-787 Clayton St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 30
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMay 30
Garbage and debris

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