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512-518 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1427015 6 units · 3 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 512-518 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1427015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Steve & Noemi Ladwiniec 02/
Mailing address
Ladwiniec Noemi & Alan S Tr 441 2Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
120701

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Included addresses

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514 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
512 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
518 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
516 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
514 A Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
512 A Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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AI summary

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 512-518 Clement Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Steve & Noemi Ladwiniec, has a mixed-use configuration dating back to 1900. The property has undergone various improvements and compliance measures over the years, with the most recent work focusing on legalizing awnings for commercial tenants (Kangtai Herbs Inc. and Golden Phoenix Hair Salon) through the Awning Amnesty Program in May 2024. The building has a history of routine safety inspections, with notable findings in 2017 that required the installation of carbon monoxide detectors throughout the dwelling units, and earlier violations in 2003 regarding fire proofing materials.

Recent maintenance and improvement efforts include interior stairway repairs in 2014 and compliance modifications in 2019 to meet the Accessible Business Entrance Program requirements. The property has experienced some ongoing issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls regarding street cleaning, noise, and encampment reports between 2023 and 2024. While there have been two fire alarm incidents recorded - one false alarm and one unintentional activation with no injuries reported - these incidents occurred within the context of typical building operations. The building's commercial spaces have received proper zoning approvals, with uses including herbal tea retail and specialty grocery, as permitted under the Inner Clement Neighborhood Commercial District regulations.

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Risk rating

How 512-518 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
17th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1430 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.9%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 15.3%
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

512-518 Clement St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit May 23
To comply with awning amnesty program to legalize (e) awning for "kangtai herbs inc" non illunimated awning with dimensions 1.83 ft by 9.45ft facing front street.
$1 · Complete
Building PermitMay 23
To comply with awning amnesty program to legalize (e) awning for "golden phoenix hair salon" non illunimated awning with dimensions 1.96 ft by 12.9ft facing front street.

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