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2638 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1406024 4 units · 2 fl · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2638 Clement 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 1964
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1964
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
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,426 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1406024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1930 36th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
March 30, 2018

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, 2638 Clement St is a two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1964, currently owned by Thomas Yee and Paula Pul Fong. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past years, with the most recent work completed in early 2020 consisting of a comprehensive remodel of Unit 3's kitchen and bathroom, including electrical work for new lighting, appliances, and plumbing fixtures, with a reported cost of $18,000. In late 2016, substantial renovations were performed on Units 2 and 4, involving drywall installation, insulation work, and bathroom fixture reinstallation, costing $28,000. Historical records show the building received reroofing work in 1995-1996, though these permits have since expired.

The building has experienced several fire safety-related violations in 2002 and 2008, including issues with fire escape drop ladder maintenance, smoke detector installation, and fire sprinkler requirements, though all these violations were abated by August 2002. A more recent concern was documented in January 2024, involving water leaks in the common area and requests for a two-way voice communication system, though this complaint is listed as not active. The property has maintained good compliance with routine housing inspections, with previous complaints from 2002 and 2008 being resolved. External issues near the property have been documented primarily through 311 calls, mostly related to parking matters, street lighting, and vehicle concerns, which are generally not directly related to building habitability or safety.

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Risk rating

How 2638 Clement 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
34thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1485 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
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

2638 Clement St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Jan 16
Date last observed: 10-jan-24; time last observed: 6:30pm; floor: water leak; unit: water rain; exact location: common area; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; stairway safety; other electrical; ; additional information: we are a building of seniors, except apt 3. we really need 1005a.1 voice communications. a two-way voice communication system shall be provided between the common entry door and all interior dwelling units. all systems shall provide direct communication. we have asked landlord for this but she ignores our emails and requests. ;
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