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2585 Clay St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0630027 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2585 Clay 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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 1963
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,516 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0630027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
800 Highland Ave Piedmont CA 94611
Last sale
July 07, 2010

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

2585 Clay Street is a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1963, currently owned by Lark Properties LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, with the most recent being a voluntary fire alarm system upgrade filed in September 2023, which was subsequently issued as an electrical permit. These improvements follow a documented history of fire safety concerns, including a fire alarm system maintenance violation from November 2010. The building's maintenance record shows attention to structural elements, including a substantial roof renovation in 2015 costing $13,800, though a complete reroofing permit from 1995 is still listed as expired.

The property experienced significant fire safety and habitability issues in October 2002, when multiple violations were recorded including problems with fire proofing, egress obstructions, security requirements, fire extinguisher maintenance, and water damage, as well as interior surface concerns such as damaged ceilings and painting deficiencies. All these violations were abated by December 2002. Additional complaints have included a bathroom ceiling leak (2002), general maintenance issues (2010), and routine safety inspections in 1999 and 2013. Recent history shows limited building-specific issues, with most recent 311 calls relating to sidewalk parking and street cleaning matters rather than building maintenance. The building's infrastructure appears to be receiving regular attention, with documented improvements to both the roof and fire alarm systems, while historical violations suggest proactive management in addressing safety concerns when they arise.

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Risk rating

How 2585 Clay 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
53rdpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 453 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
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

2585 Clay St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 19
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestMar 18
311 service request

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