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36-50 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1432021 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 36-50 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
4 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,026 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1432021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Yui Wun Chan & Lai Ping Cha 1735 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
March 18, 2004

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Included addresses

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42 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
36 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
50 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
40 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story mixed-use building at 36-50 Clement Street, owned by the Chan Family Trust, was constructed in 1900 and contains four residential units with ground-floor retail space. The property has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over recent years, including concrete footing replacements in both 2017 and 2018 (costing $8,000 and $5,000 respectively), window repairs in 2018, and accessibility upgrades in 2021 to comply with the accessible business entrance program. More recent work in 2022 addressed barrier remediation, and there was a notable incident in 2023 involving a vacant storefront that required code enforcement attention.

The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues throughout its history, with the most serious problems occurring in 1994 when multiple habitability concerns were reported, including heating failure, pest infestations, water leaks, inadequate lighting, and potential asbestos presence. While these issues were resolved by mid-1995, the property faced subsequent challenges such as unauthorized after-hours construction work in 2016 and multiple fire code violations in late 2020. The ground-floor restaurant (Eats) has generated some community complaints regarding late-night delivery noise and construction work, though the most recent formal complaints date back several years. The building's parking situation has led to multiple enforcement calls in recent months, with 10 illegal parking incidents reported between September and November 2024, though most resulted in either citations or officers being unable to locate the offending vehicle.

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Risk rating

How 36-50 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
26thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1275 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

36-50 Clement St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 19
Garbage and debris
oil paint other liquid spill wet
311 RequestJun 09
Garbage and debris

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