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15-17 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1433036 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 15-17 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
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1433036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Levy Ruth Jean
Mailing address
160 Ewing Ter San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082704

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17 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
15 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 15-17 Clement Street is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Ruth Jean Levy and dating back to 1900. The two-story structure has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent major work being the installation of an ADA-compliant automatic door opener in 2022 and reroofing completed in 2021 at a cost of $15,740. In 2017, substantial renovations were carried out including kitchen remodeling, electrical rewiring, and deck repair work totaling $30,000, during which the building also experienced address modifications from 15 to 17 Clement Street. The electrical system received significant attention in 2017 with the removal of knob-and-tube wiring and installation of a new sub-panel.

The building has experienced recurring issues with the adjacent public space, particularly notable in recent months, with multiple 311 calls regarding overflowing city garbage cans in 2023-2024, and several reports of human/animal waste on the street in early 2024. A sewer odor issue was reported in September 2024, though this was promptly addressed. Historical records show some fire safety concerns in 2006-2010, including issues with exit doors, fire escape obstruction, and exit signs, though all these violations were eventually corrected. The property has undergone regular maintenance over the years, with documented roofing work in 1996, 1998, and 2021, as well as earlier electrical and plumbing improvements. While the building's major systems have received periodic attention, recent concerns have primarily centered around external public space maintenance rather than internal building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 15-17 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
78th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 379 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.6%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 3.7%
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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15-17 Clement St event timeline

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2022
Electrical Permit May 26
Add on ada standard business door, automatic door opener, low voltage operation.
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