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831-837 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1441031A 4 units · 3 fl · 1910

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
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 831-837 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 1910
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area5,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1441031A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Phan & Lam Investments Llc
Mailing address
Lan Mai & Phan Khanh, Manag 831 Clement St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
121817

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835 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
837 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
833 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
831 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 831-837 Clement Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, constructed in 1910, contains four residential units above ground-floor retail space. The property, currently owned by Phan & Lam Investments LLC, has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including seismic retrofitting in 2001, substantial kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2016 (costing $42,000), and most recently, electrical system upgrades in 2021 featuring a new 200-amp main service and panel replacement. The building has a history of maintenance issues that were addressed through various permits, including rear stairs repairs in 2006 and multiple security upgrades following a 2003 violation that required improved locking mechanisms and fire safety compliance.

Recent history shows the building has experienced some tenant-related concerns, including complaints about construction noise in 2017 and an alleged unauthorized addition to an upstairs apartment in 2016, both of which were marked as closed. The most pressing current issue appears to be ongoing street maintenance concerns, with multiple reports of overflowing garbage near the property in 2024, though these are city-managed utilities rather than building-specific issues. The property has maintained compliance with housing safety requirements since addressing the 2003-2006 violations, which included fire escape maintenance, security upgrades, and stair repairs. Regular maintenance and improvements suggest active management, with building systems receiving periodic updates to meet modern standards.

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Risk rating

How 831-837 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
16th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1447 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 50.2%
Moderate concern 25.0%
Severe concern 24.8%
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

831-837 Clement St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Feb 14
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJan 17
Garbage and debris

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