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2510-2512 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1407018 4 units · 1 fl · 1906

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2510-2512 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 1906
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
OTCLEM
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 1906
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
Floors1
Year built1906
Total area3,244 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1407018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chan James Mo-tai & Wendy W 1239 Toyon Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
January 10, 2001

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2512 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2510 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The subject property at 2510-2512 Clement Street is a mixed-use building constructed in 1906, containing 4 residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, with the most recent work filed in March 2023 including plumbing fixture replacements, electrical updates, and interior improvements. Between 2019-2020, substantial accessibility upgrades were completed, including the construction of an ADA-compliant restroom. The building experienced multiple safety and maintenance issues in late 2020, with violations related to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, seismic straps on the water heater, and heating system repairs, all of which were abated by December 2020. Historical records show the property has had various maintenance issues requiring attention, including a broken sewer line in 2006 and multiple unauthorized construction complaints that were subsequently addressed.

The ground-floor commercial space has seen periodic changes in use, most recently operating as a restaurant (previously known as Dumpling Alley) with Type 41 ABC license approval. In 2024, there was an active complaint regarding the current vacant commercial space, with reports of previous operation hours exceeding permitted limits. The building has maintained basic safety systems, though fire safety inspections in 2021 noted alarm system issues that were subsequently corrected. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external street conditions, security concerns, and urban maintenance issues in the surrounding area, with limited direct impact on the building's condition or operations. While the property has a history of various code violations and maintenance issues, records indicate that most these have been addressed through the appropriate permit and inspection processes, as evidenced by completed work permits and violation abatement notices.

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Risk rating

How 2510-2512 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
13thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1958 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2510-2512 Clement St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 18
Date last observed: 17-jun-26; unit: hologram c; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; ; additional information: inspector closed complaint 202649310 saying it was a duplicate of 202649310? no progress on any of the three separate complaints of illegal construction work at this cafe. notes said inspector would check plans to see if conditions matched last permit of record back in april 2026. no action on complaints. reassign to an inspector who will investigate.;
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintMay 01
Date last observed: 30-apr-26; time last observed: am; floor: ground; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: t.i. w/o permit. awning replaced w/o permit. as-built work needs to be legalized and inspected for compliance.;

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