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544-548 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1427019 8 units · 3 fl · 1902

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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 544-548 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 1902
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area5,666 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1427019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong/Liang Family Trust
Mailing address
Wong James Kwong Leung & Li 2006 34Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
062614

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544 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
546 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
548 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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AI summary

The property at 544-548 Clement Street is a three-story, multi-family residential building built in 1902, containing 8 units and owned by the Wong/Liang Family Trust. The building has undergone significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a completed seismic retrofit in 2016 (classified as a Tier 4 soft-story building), window replacements in 2017 (14 aluminum-clad-wood windows), and various electrical system upgrades. Multiple bathroom and kitchen renovations have been completed, including the installation of new sinks (2011), complete rewiring of units, and electrical service improvements (2012-2020). The building has a history of addressing compliance issues, with recent successful legalization efforts for an awning (2024) and vent-less air fryer installation (2022) that were previously subjects of violations and complaints.

The property experienced a cluster of violations in late 2016 related to building maintenance, lead paint hazards, and safety systems, which were all abated by November 2016. More recent building complaints have included issues with window installation (2017), water leaks (2017), and commercial tenant modifications without permits (2021-2022). The commercial portion of the building has faced some regulatory challenges, including unauthorized alterations to signage/awning (2016-2024) and unpermitted kitchen equipment installation (2021), though these matters have subsequently been addressed through proper permitting processes. Recent maintenance records show attention to building upkeep, with multiple permits issued for structural, electrical, and façade improvements. The most recent activity on record includes several parking-related issues and street cleaning matters reported through 311 calls in late 2024, which are typical for urban properties and not directly related to building maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 544-548 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 47.1%
Moderate concern 42.4%
Severe concern 10.5%
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

544-548 Clement St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Garbage and debris
furniture

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