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801-803 Clayton St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1268001 11 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

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 801-803 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
11 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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,678 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1268001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
309 Scenic Rd Fairfax CA 94930
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

303 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
305 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
803 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
801 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
301 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
801 Clayton St #3, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 801-803 Clayton Street property is a three-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Jason J & Caroline Sanders. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most recently, in August 2023, the building received exterior improvements with the installation of fiber cement siding on a portion of the left wall. A major seismic improvement project was completed in 2022, involving mandatory soft-story retrofitting that cost approximately $30,000, following an initial $70,000 retrofit undertaken in 2018 as part of the San Francisco Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program.

The building's maintenance history shows regular electrical system upgrades, including a complete new electrical service installation in 2006 with 400-amp service and 14 meters. Several building violations and complaints have been recorded over the years, including three fire-related issues in 2006 involving smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and enclosure door closers, all of which were abated by February 2007. The property has experienced recurring garbage and debris issues recently, with multiple reports in late 2024 regarding overflowing city garbage cans and abandoned waste. A recent fire violation was issued in November 2023 concerning sleeping area requirements. The building's inspection history includes routine apartment house inspections, a notable complaint in 1998 about possible illegal units, and various renovation works in 2003-2006 that included multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels.

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Risk rating

How 801-803 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
7thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 489 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
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 67%
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

801-803 Clayton St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
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building residential
Fire ComplaintMar 11
Alarm Systems

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