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634-636 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1426023 2 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 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 634-636 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 1904
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
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area5,020 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1426023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Choi Har Wong Seto 1995 Rev
Mailing address
Seto Choi Har Wong Trustee 362 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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636 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
634 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 634-636 Clement Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a three-story mixed-use building constructed in 1904, containing two residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The building's historical records show significant maintenance work over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2008 costing $20,000, and substantial fire-related repairs in 2003 that involved work in the lightwell, replacement of siding, and electrical/plumbing systems. The storefront has undergone various modifications, including window and door alterations in 1992, though more recently in 2022 there were complaints regarding unauthorized changes to the bakery's awning and sign, which is currently under open planning investigation for potentially violating SF Planning Code.

Recent issues at the property include a period of vacancy for the bakery space in 2022, multiple shared spaces violations in early 2023 related to obstructions and safety hazards, and several maintenance concerns in 2024 such as a sewage backup, public health inspection request, and debris issues. The building has also experienced some urban maintenance challenges typical of the area, including sidewalk cleaning needs and tree maintenance issues. Electrical work completed in 2003 addressed fire damage, and the building has generally maintained compliance with major safety requirements since the fire repairs. All recent 311 calls related to the property have been resolved, though as of early 2025, there was a report of an abandoned refrigerator that required removal.

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Risk rating

How 634-636 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
15th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1465 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.8%
Moderate concern 45.5%
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

634-636 Clement St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Jul 15
Approved - LEGALIZE EXISTING SIGN PER AWNING AMNESTY PROGRAM PLN COMPLAINT 2022-012347ENF METAL BRACKET MOUNTED TO WALL 8 TIMES WITH 8 ANCHORS 8" SCREWS "HAWIIAN SYLE B.B.Q - What Qualifies: Business Signs installed without a permit that physically existed as of August 27, 2023, except that buildings subject to Art. 11 do not qualify. Signs that do not comply with current Building Code standards also do not qualify Awnings serving a non-residential business installed without a permit that physically existed as of August 20, 2023, except that buildings subject to Art. 11 do not qualify. Approved - LEGALIZE EXISTING AWNING PER AWNING AMNESTY PROGRAM PLN COMPLAINT 2022-0127ENF ATTACHED 8 TIMES BY 2 ANCHORS 8" IN LENGTH EACH 16 TOTAL "RED A DIM SUM" - What Qualifies: Business Signs installed without a permit that physically existed as of August 27, 2023, except that buildings subject to Art. 11 do not qualify. Signs that do not comply with current Building Code standards also do not qualify Awnings serving a non-residential business installed without a permit that physically existed as of August 20, 2023, except that buildings subject to Art. 11 do not qualify.
Closed
Building PermitJun 30
Legalize existing awning per awning amnesty program pln complaint 2022-0127enf attached 8 times by 2 anchors 8" in length each 16 total "red a dim sum"

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