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1600 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1416019 15 units · 3 fl · 1936

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
118
FewerMore

This building has 118 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1600 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 1936
2 or more units
15 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.

Building characteristics
Units15
Floors3
Year built1936
Total area15,423 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1416019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lau Jeffrey & Sophie & Kenn
Mailing address
785 Columbus Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
000000

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1600 Clement Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1936, has experienced numerous maintenance issues and violations in recent years, with the most pressing concerns centered around plumbing and heating systems. Between February 2024 and the present day, there have been multiple documented water-related problems, including leaks in Unit 105, roof leaks affecting various units, and repeated issues with hot water availability throughout the building. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements, including structural support work in 2020, bathroom repairs, and various unit renovations, though many permits have expired or required re-issuance. The building has also faced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations issued in 2023 and 2024 related to alarm systems and exit maintenance, though these were subsequently abated.

Historical records indicate past issues with building systems and maintenance, including a significant cluster of violations in 2001-2002 related to heating, security, and lead paint hazards, all of which were resolved. The property has experienced periodic elevator problems, with a notable outage in February 2024 affecting disabled access. While there have been occasional complaints about potential illegal short-term rentals in the past, these appear to have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to repairs and upgrades, though many recent plumbing and heating issues suggest challenges in maintaining consistent building systems. The property has received regular inspections and responded to violations, with most being corrected, though some recent violations related to the alarm system and exit maintenance indicate persistent safety system maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 1600 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.1%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 80.9%
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

1600 Clement St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 04 Serious
Building violation
At unit #301, kitchen faucet leaks. repair or replace faucet as needed.
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 04
Building violation

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