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1053-1055 Clayton St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1279026 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1053-1055 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 1948
2 or more units
2 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 1948
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area1,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1279026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
108 Saint Giles Ct Belmont NC 28012
Last sale

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1053 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1055 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1053-1055 Clayton Street, constructed in 1948, has undergone significant changes over the past two decades, with the most notable event being a substantial fire incident in August 2015 that caused major structural damage to all floors. Following this fire, between September 2015 and 2016, the building underwent extensive restoration work valued at $250,000, including repairs to framing, siding, kitchens, and bathrooms, along with the installation of new electrical systems and plumbing upgrades. Significant improvement works continued through 2021, when a new sewer house trap was installed, demonstrating ongoing infrastructure maintenance. The building has also seen several major system upgrades, including complete reroofing projects in 2014 (costing $13,500) and comprehensive unit improvements in 2016 that included kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, plus electrical panel upgrades and new safety features like smoke detectors.

Historic records show the building faced several violations in 2001 related to fire safety and security requirements, including issues with fire extinguishers, glazing on doors, and stair repairs, though these were all resolved by 2014. More recent complaint records indicate routine maintenance and service issues, including sewer backups in late 2021 and some exterior maintenance matters. The property has experienced multiple minor service-related incidents since 2020, including parking enforcement calls and sidewalk repairs, which appear to be more related to general neighborhood issues than direct building concerns. The most recent major structural modification was completed in 2016-2017, following the fire restoration, and included comprehensive system upgrades across both units, suggesting the building's core systems have been significantly improved compared to their pre-fire condition.

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Risk rating

How 1053-1055 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
88thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 63 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
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

1053-1055 Clayton St event timeline

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2021
Plumbing Permit Nov 04
Work category: 1p; we need to set up pedestrian walkways, saw cut demo and remove two square concrete, excavate trench to expose sewer house trap, place all soil removed in the driveway, shore up trench walls and cut out old failed trap and install new 5” house trap with neoprene root resistant connection bands and bed rock around pipe, stand inspection and backfill and compact native soil removed, rebar dowel concrete and pour two new squares, set new vent cover box and clean job site.
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