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2540 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1407022 5 units · 2 fl · 1969

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 Central Richmond
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 2540 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 1969
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1969
Total area4,770 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1407022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shirley Ng Trust
Mailing address
Shirley Ng, Trustee P O Box 2285 Cupertino CA 95015
Last sale
092607

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2540 Clement Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Shirley Ng Trust and constructed in 1969, has undergone significant fire safety system upgrades as of November 2023. This recent work, completed at a cost of $44,200, included the installation of an addressable fire alarm unit, wireless communicator, smoke detectors, manual pull stations, horn strobes, and low-frequency horns in residential sleeping areas to comply with current fire code requirements. This follows a history of fire safety-related violations from 2006-2007, when multiple citations were issued regarding fire proofing, alarm systems, combustible storage, sprinkler requirements, smoke enclosure doors, and fire escape maintenance, all of which were subsequently abated.

The building has a documented history of maintenance issues and inspections, including a 2006 complaint about an outdated fire alarm system and ceiling leaks, and a 2007 complaint regarding various interior maintenance issues. All these historical violations and complaints, including those related to plumbing and electrical systems, were resolved by January 2007. Routine inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent significant fire safety upgrade indicating improved compliance with current safety standards. The property has also generated several 311 calls in recent years, primarily regarding parking violations and street cleaning needs, though these are external to the building's structural and safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 2540 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

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
70th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 675 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

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 severity forecast
No violation 86.0%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 3.9%
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

2540 Clement St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Nov 13
Upgrade the existing fire alarm sytem by replacing it with (1) addressable fire alarm unit(1)wireless communicator next to facu(3)addressable smoke detector(3)addressable manual pull station(2)horn strobes(15)low frequency horns at all residential sleeping areas to comply w/sffc section 1103.7.6.1
$16,000 · Complete
Electrical PermitNov 13
Upgrade the (e) fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1.

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