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171-173 Clipper St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6552030 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 171-173 Clipper 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,613 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6552030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kini-Davis Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Tara Elizabeth Kini & Joshu 173 Clipper St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
020316

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173 Clipper St, San Francisco, CA 94114
171 Clipper St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 171-173 Clipper St, owned by the Kini-Davis Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2024, the building received a complete reroofing costing $12,800. A substantial renovation project in 2010-2014 transformed the property through the addition of a rear extension with new master suite and bedroom, installation of a partial sprinkler system, and various interior improvements with an estimated cost of $125,000. The building has also seen important infrastructure upgrades, including multiple plumbing improvements in 2013-2014 featuring the installation of multiple bathroom fixtures, kitchen sinks, and two tankless hot water heaters, along with electrical system enhancements including new service installation, lighting, and safety features.

The property has experienced some maintenance and safety challenges, including a sewage backup incident in May 2024 and a flooding issue in July 2022 that required PUC Sewer Operations intervention. Other maintenance matters have been addressed through various permits, such as stair repairs with updated safety features in 2004 and dry rot repairs in 1996. The building's recent history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, though there have been recurring issues with illegal postings on the property, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2024. A single, minor cooking-related fire incident was recorded, with no civilian injuries reported. The property has maintained its three-unit configuration throughout its history, with improvements focusing on both safety systems and modern amenities.

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Risk rating

How 171-173 Clipper 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
35th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1221 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.4%
Moderate concern 24.0%
Severe concern 7.6%
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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171-173 Clipper St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Jun 12
Reroofing
$12,800 · Complete

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