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504-506 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1427014 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 504-506 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,583 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1427014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Clement Bokhandel Llc
Mailing address
Paul Shen 1129 Murchison Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
053018

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504 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
506 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story mixed-use building at 504-506 Clement Street, owned by Clement Bokhandel LLC, was constructed in 1900 and contains retail space at the ground level. The property has undergone several maintenance and repair work over the years, including reroofing in 2002 (cost: $14,500), street space modifications in 2013, and sidewalk repairs in 2003. The building has experienced some concerning incidents, particularly a significant complaint in 2003 regarding an overloaded second floor apparently filled with books, which was marked as resolved in 2012, and a brief period in 2003 with multiple resident complaints about maintenance issues including a broken refrigerator, pest problems, and plumbing issues, though these were promptly addressed within a week.

Recent years have seen ongoing maintenance issues primarily related to the building's exterior areas, with several reports of sidewalk defects (most recently in 2023), graffiti incidents, and general street cleaning needs. The most recent significant incident was recorded in 2024 involving human or animal waste on the street. A potentially significant future development was proposed in planning records, suggesting a major redevelopment of the site with two mixed-use, four-story buildings with retail space and residential units, though this is currently in an informational status. The building has a notable legacy as the home of Green Apple Books, which has received designation as a Legacy Business. While there are no serious recent safety issues on record, the frequency of maintenance and graffiti-related calls to the property suggests ongoing challenges with exterior upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 504-506 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
19th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1396 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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 66.7%
Moderate concern 27.4%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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