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1427-1431 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1447045 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1427-1431 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 1922
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1922
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1447045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
945 Taraval St #507 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
January 28, 2014

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1427 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1431 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story mixed-use building at 1427-1431 Clement Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood has experienced several significant events in recent years, most notably a water damage and mold remediation project in August 2023 costing over $18,000, which affected the downstairs office space's interior, including ceiling drywall, baseboards, wall drywall, and exposed insulation. This property, consisting of 2 residential units and ground-floor commercial space, was built in 1922 and has undergone various improvements, including a complete reroofing in 2010 at a cost of $10,500 and a recent electrical upgrade in May 2023 involving the replacement of a 100-amp subpanel. In March 2023, the property faced a violation related to the vacant commercial storefront ordinance due to non-transparent windows, which was abated by August 2023.

The building's maintenance history reveals attention to both interior and exterior upkeep, with records showing past improvements such as kitchen cabinet installation, new carpeting, and interior painting in 1986. Recent months have seen increased scrutiny of the commercial space, as evidenced by both the vacant commercial storefront violation and multiple complaints about empty storefront conditions. The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and graffiti in the immediate vicinity, particularly between 2019 and 2021, with various 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleaning and illegal postings, though these appear to have been resolved promptly. The current owner, Judy Shum, is listed as the property owner of record.

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Risk rating

How 1427-1431 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
38thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1395 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1427-1431 Clement St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 20
Bulky items
Electronics
Building PermitAug 18
Water damage and mold removal from interior of downstairs office space. remove ceiling drywall wood baseboards, wall drywall. remove exposed insulation. no wals will be removed.

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