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1059 Clement St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1443039 14 units · 3 fl · 1963

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 1059 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 1963
2 or more units
14 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 1963
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area11,994 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1443039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
112 Terra Vista Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 14-unit apartment building at 1059 Clement Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood has undergone several significant safety upgrades and maintenance projects over the past decades. Most notably, the building is currently in the process of replacing its fire alarm system with a comprehensive upgrade including new smoke detectors, manual pulls, sounders, and horn strobes throughout the property, with permits issued in January and April 2024 for this $40,289 project. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3 status) at a cost of $80,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Other recent improvements include a new modified bitumen roof installation in 2017 ($20,000) and vinyl siding work completed in 2015 ($25,140).

The building has experienced several fire safety compliance issues in the past, with violations recorded in 2004 that included problems with fire extinguishers, combustible storage, and fire escape maintenance, though these were all abated by July 2004. More recent fire safety concerns were documented in 2016, 2018, and 2020 regarding UL certification verification, fire escape issues, and extinguisher service requirements, all of which were corrected. The building has a documented history of false fire alarms and system malfunctions, with five incidents recorded, but no civilian injuries have ever occurred. While there have been various 311 calls regarding the property and its surroundings (2021-2023) related to street cleaning, graffiti, and parking issues, these are typical urban neighborhood concerns and not directly related to building maintenance or safety. The property appears to be actively maintained, with all identified safety issues being addressed and corrected by management.

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Risk rating

How 1059 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1671 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
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 64%
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

1059 Clement St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 17
Combustible Materials
Fire ComplaintMar 17
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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