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822 Clayton St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1269083 7 units · 3 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

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 822 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 1912
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1912
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area7,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1269083
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1971 N Kenmore Ave Los Angeles CA 90027
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 822 Clayton St in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by John L Hosack and Taylor Prisc, was constructed in 1912 and contains 7 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 costing $17,004 to meet California State Fire Marshal requirements, along with multiple gas fireplace installations between 2015-2022, including the latest completed in July 2022. Major infrastructure upgrades in 2015 included replacements of the main water service and sewer lateral, while the building permitted the replacement of its chimney system in 2011.

The building has a history of safety-related issues that were addressed, with a Routine Apartment House Inspection in 2006 revealing several concerns including stairs repair, egress obstruction, handrail provision, and security improvements, all of which were abated by November 2006. More recent concerns include an active Soft Story complaint from 2017 regarding unfiled permits, and a 2016 boiler permit issue that was subsequently resolved. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris on the premises, with multiple 311 reports filed throughout 2024, and there is currently an open case from November 2024 regarding graffiti. A damaged tree maintenance request filed in October 2024 is also listed as open. The building's fire incident data shows only one recorded incident, which was an unintentional transmission of an alarm with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 822 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
19thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 284 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
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 42%
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

822 Clayton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 06
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 06
Parking on sidewalk

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