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1243-1245 Clayton St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1292008 2 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
Above average
avg 0.9
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1243-1245 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 1961
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1292008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fu & Chan Family Trust
Mailing address
Fu Luke & Chan Sue 10 Ellery Ct Walnut Creek CA 94595
Last sale
090517

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1243 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1245 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 1243-1245 Clayton Street property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1961, currently owned by the Fu & Chan Family Trust and located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work focused on addressing multiple structural and maintenance issues. Notably, in early 2023, the property faced several violations related to water damage, electrical concerns, and deck safety, which were subsequently addressed through a series of permits totaling approximately $34,500 for repairs including deck work, roofing, and framing. The building underwent a substantial renovation in 2012, featuring comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, along with electrical and plumbing upgrades, which included the installation of new appliances and safety features such as smoke detectors. Historical records indicate earlier maintenance issues were resolved, including deck repairs in 2010 due to fungus damage, and safety improvements such as guardrail upgrades in 2012. The property has had two recorded fire incidents, though neither resulted in civilian injuries, with one being a gas leak response and the other related to smoke removal.

Most recently, building violations from early 2023 related to water intrusion and electrical issues were officially abated by March 2024, following the completion of necessary repairs. The property has also experienced periodic maintenance and safety-related work throughout its history, including common area lighting improvements and various systems upgrades. Other than the resolved water and electrical issues, there have been no active building violations in recent years. While the building has required various repairs and improvements over time, these have generally been addressed through proper permitting processes and inspections, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and compliance with housing codes.

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Risk rating

How 1243-1245 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
81th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 100 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.9%
Moderate concern 29.6%
Severe concern 10.6%
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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1243-1245 Clayton St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Mar 16
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