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127-129 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1434042 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 127-129 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.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1434042
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jennifer Lim 38 Castlemont Ave Daly City CA 94015
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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129 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
127 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 127-129 Clement Street is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing three residential units plus commercial space, located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. The building underwent significant structural work in 2004-2005, including multiple permits for flooring and foundation replacement totaling over $41,000, followed by an $18,000 reroofing project. In 2014, the building faced regulatory action when vinyl retrofit windows were installed without proper permits, resulting in a notice of violation that was eventually resolved through the installation of compliant wood windows. The building's recent maintenance record shows the most significant work was window replacement in 2014 to meet code requirements.

The property has experienced several compliance issues and neighbor complaints in recent years. Notably, there were two fire-related incidents in 2019 (overcrowded assembly) and 2022 (uncategorized complaint), both of which were resolved with conditions corrected. The building has generated multiple 311 calls in 2022-2024, primarily related to shared space violations and public space maintenance issues, with varying resolution statuses. Of particular concern is an open violation from August 2022 regarding pathway obstruction on the sidewalk, as well as a loose garbage issue in July 2022 that required enforcement action. The most recent building permit on record was for window replacement in 2014, suggesting limited major structural work in the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 127-129 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
19thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1396 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
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

127-129 Clement St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Aug 01
Retile entryway of building. front of bldg street facing. exterior painting with scaffolding.
$34,000 · Complete
Planning RecordAug 01
Replace tile in commercial alcove

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