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2338-2342 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1409024 4 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 2338-2342 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 1910
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,982 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1409024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sally Jane Lee Survivor'S T
Mailing address
Merchant Real Estate Inc 520 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
111296

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2340 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2338 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2342 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-story mixed-use building at 2338-2342 Clement Street, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond district, is a 4-unit multi-family residential property with ground-floor commercial space, constructed in 1910 and owned by Sally Jane Lee Survivor's T. The building's maintenance history shows several significant structural and maintenance projects, including underpinning work completed in 2003 ($1,500), bathroom renovations and accessibility upgrades in 2001 ($75,000), and various earlier improvements such as roofing and drywall work in the late 1990s. A notable building violation was recorded in 2002 for unpermitted plumbing work, which was resolved within three months.

Recent events from the past year (2023-2024) highlight some infrastructure challenges, including a sewer vent issue in June 2024 and multiple damaged parking meter incidents. The most pressing current concern is an open service request from August 2023 related to street painting services. The commercial space, formerly occupied by Royal Ground Coffee, was permitted for limited restaurant use without outdoor seating approval. The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent significant work focused on addressing plumbing infrastructure. The 2024 calls for service have primarily related to parking meter issues and street maintenance, suggesting ongoing urban infrastructure challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 2338-2342 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
16th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1890 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 64.9%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 12.7%
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

2338-2342 Clement St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Jun 03
Sign permit for sign area on top of awning - 26 SF area permitted in NCD districts. Accessory decals on front of awning. Awning meeting PC Section 136.1.
Closed
Planning RecordJun 03
Lowering existing storefront sign. Height is lower than 24' in height per NCD Zoning District. [email protected] 6/2/25

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