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2428 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1408017 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2428 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 1911
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area3,155 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1408017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hsieh She Hsin
Mailing address
615 44th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
110804

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Initial analysis

The property at 2428 Clement Street, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1911, featuring two residential units and commercial space. Recent significant issues have centered around sewer and sewage management, with eight documented sewer backup incidents between March 2022 and October 2024, primarily involving the 4-inch side sewer vent. The building has also experienced recurring alarm system maintenance issues, with violations in 2020 and 2023, though these were subsequently corrected.

The commercial portion of the building has undergone several transformations over the years, most notably a proposed conversion from a restaurant to a cannabis retail space in 2020, which required compliance with San Francisco's complex cannabis regulations and was ultimately approved. This space had been previously vacant, triggering a Notice of Violation under the vacant storefront ordinance in October 2022, though this was resolved by March 2023. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various structural and electrical improvements, including exterior wood siding repairs in 2012 and electrical system upgrades in 2005 and 2015, indicating regular upkeep of building systems. Recent infrastructure issues have included water-related problems, with reports of leaks and sewage discharge in late 2023, as well as some street cleaning matters in December 2023, though these are generally less concerning than plumbing issues. The property has maintained compliance with health and alcoholic beverage regulations, receiving necessary approvals for its various commercial uses.

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Risk rating

How 2428 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
87th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 292 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.9%
Moderate concern 23.2%
Severe concern 1.9%
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

2428 Clement St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Jun 16
DPH referral - Restaurant
Closed - Approved

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