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626-628 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1426022 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 626-628 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 1905
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
INCLEM
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 built1905
Total area5,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1426022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yeung/Loong Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Yeung Barry & Loong Feona T 1041 Sycamore Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
051209

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628 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
626 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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AI summary

The building at 626-628 Clement Street is a two-story multi-family residential structure built in 1905, currently owned by Yeung/Loong Family Trust, which houses both residential units and commercial space. The property has undergone significant transformations, particularly between 2009-2012, when it transitioned from retail and karaoke use to a full-service restaurant with comprehensive improvements including the installation of fire safety systems (sprinklers and kitchen suppression), extensive electrical work, and plumbing renovations for multiple restrooms and a kitchen. The building recently (May 2024) received approval for an electric projecting sign as part of the sign amnesty program, though there have been historical concerns about this sign's installation without proper permits, dating back to 2022.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges in recent months, with two sewage backup incidents reported in December 2023. A series of permits for commercial improvements between 2009-2013 indicate substantial investment in upgrading safety systems and facilities, including the installation of bathroom facilities to meet ADA requirements and various fire safety improvements. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing code compliance issues, with several building violations and complaints from 2009-2011 related to unauthorized changes and modifications, though these were subsequently resolved through proper permitting processes. A conditional use authorization process was utilized to modify the establishment's use and expand its offerings, and the property has maintained compliance with subsequent regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the recent sign amnesty program participation.

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Risk rating

How 626-628 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
30th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1206 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.0%
Moderate concern 31.8%
Severe concern 4.1%
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

626-628 Clement St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record May 31
Projecting sign structure under BP8706721. Approved per Awning Awning program. The projecting sign is directly illuminated and only allowed during business hours.
Closed
Building PermitMay 23
To comply with the sign amnesty program: electric projecting sign, sakesan sushi

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