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275 Clipper St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6553028 2 units · 2 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 275 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
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 built1900
Total area2,540 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6553028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cao David Yi
Mailing address
Dai Lily Xiaolian 1271 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
102819

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

275 Clipper Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by David Yi Cao. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent being the installation of an electric vehicle charger completed in April 2024. In 2017, major infrastructure updates were performed including the replacement of 10 windows (6 with paintable wood composite and 4 street-visible with aluminum clad wood) and a trenchless sewer replacement from the house trap to the alleyway, representing substantial investments in both aesthetic and functional improvements totaling over $35,000. The upper unit received a comprehensive remodel in 2014, including renovations to two bathrooms and one kitchen, accompanied by electrical upgrades for lighting and switches.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both interior and exterior upkeep, with earlier improvements including water heater replacement in 2011 and historical repairs to the front porch and back stairs in 1992. The property has experienced occasional neighborhood challenges, as evidenced by several 311 calls, though these issues have generally been quickly resolved and pertained mainly to street-related concerns rather than building-specific problems. These external matters included temporary construction-related disruptions in 2019 and various parking-related incidents, none of which indicated any habitual problems with the building itself. The most recent building permit history suggests regular maintenance and upgrades, with no recorded safety violations or persistent maintenance issues on file, indicating responsible property management and ongoing investment in the building's infrastructure and amenities.

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Risk rating

How 275 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
63th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 695 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.5%
Moderate concern 10.2%
Severe concern 8.3%
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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The story over time

275 Clipper St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 09
Installation of ev charger
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