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731-733 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1440035 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 731-733 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area3,695 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1440035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chao, Dorothy
Mailing address
P.o. Box 48 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
111616

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733 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
731 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story building at 731-733 Clement Street, constructed in 1906, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2006, the property underwent a substantial commercial renovation when a restaurant (L&L Hawaiian Barbecue) was installed, along with multiple electrical upgrades including a comprehensive 200-amp panel installation. However, during this period, the building experienced serious structural issues due to dry rot on the west property line wall, requiring multiple violation notices and substantial repairs to address damage from subgrade conditions, which were finally abated in 2006. More recent concerns include recurring fire safety violations, with the most recent citation in October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The property has experienced various operational challenges, including a 2013 heating system failure complaint, and multiple fire alarm activations with no injuries reported, though there was one equipment-related building fire incident recorded. Recent maintenance issues have included sewer problems, with two discharge incidents reported in mid-2024, and various cleaning and maintenance matters as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024. The building has also faced several tenancy-related compliance challenges, including a 1998 complaint about unauthorized unit modifications and a 1999 issue regarding electrical panel access. While many historical violations have been resolved, the pattern of fire safety violations and recent maintenance issues suggests ongoing property management challenges, particularly regarding building systems and infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 731-733 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
41th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1017 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.7%
Moderate concern 17.1%
Severe concern 3.1%
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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731-733 Clement St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Apr 11
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