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274-276 Clara St

South of Market, SF 94107 3753077 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 274-276 Clara 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 1906
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RSD
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3753077
Ownership

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

Owner name
Toby S Levy Tr
Mailing address
Levy Toby S Ttee 274 Clara St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
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274 Clara St, San Francisco, CA 94107
276 Clara St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 274-276 Clara Street, owned by Toby S Levy Tr, was constructed in 1906 and contains three units. The building has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, including a complete reroofing in 2008 ($6,000), rear deck repairs in 2003, and a series of major renovations in 1990 that included the installation of fire sprinklers throughout, legalizing three units on three floors, and foundation replacement work. The property has faced multiple fire safety concerns in recent years, with violations noted in 2024 regarding standpipe systems and in 2022 for various fire code violations, though most were subsequently abated. A 2021 fire complaint was found to have no merit, and there was one recorded water or steam leak incident with no civilian injuries.

The building has a history of health and safety inspections, including a routine safety inspection in 2008 and a more comprehensive health and safety inspection in 2011 that identified several violations requiring attention. These included exterior deck repairs, fire extinguisher maintenance, and security lock upgrades, all of which were eventually abated in 2012. More recently, there have been multiple parking enforcement and street cleaning issues in the immediate vicinity, with several citations issued for illegal parking and two garbage/debris cleanup requests in January 2025. Additionally, there was an investigation into alleged unauthorized short-term rental use at the property that was marked as closed - abated. The building's overall maintenance history shows regular upkeep and prompt addressing of violations when they occur, though the recurring nature of some fire safety issues is notable.

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Risk rating

How 274-276 Clara 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
65th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.7%
Moderate concern 28.6%
Severe concern 20.7%
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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274-276 Clara St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 07
Public works
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