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1180 Clayton St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2629009 4 units · 1 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1180 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 1928
2 or more units
4 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 1928
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
Units4
Floors1
Year built1928
Total area1,738 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2629009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 86 Mi Wuk Village CA 95346
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The four-unit multi-family residential building at 1180 Clayton Street in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by James P. Zerga, has a documented history dating back to its 1928 construction. The most pressing current issue is an active tenant complaint from March 2024 regarding water damage and security concerns, including a flooding incident reportedly caused by inadequate door weatherproofing that the landlord allegedly did not properly address. This building has undergone several significant improvements, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 2000 (cost: $11,000), structural repairs to address dry rot, and a horizontal addition completed in 1999 valued at $300,000. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024, including reports of sewage issues from a side sewer vent, graffiti, and various cleaning matters.

The building's inspection record shows regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services between 1996 and 2009, though most recent complaints and issues fall outside this regular schedule. Historical permits indicate various improvements over the years, such as reroofing in 1989 and structural work in 2000. Recent months have seen multiple reports of graffiti and debris issues around the property, as well as sewer-related concerns in December 2024. While no serious fire incidents are on record, there were two service calls recorded by the fire department with no civilian injuries reported. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing major structural and safety improvements, while recent tenant complaints suggest ongoing challenges with maintenance response times and water-related issues.

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Risk rating

How 1180 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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

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

1180 Clayton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 17
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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