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1533 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1448040 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1533 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 1923
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1923
Total area2,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1448040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam Family Trust-Survivors
Mailing address
Wong Hing Lam, Trustee 526 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The Lam Family Trust-survivors owns this 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 1533 Clement Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1923. The property has experienced several concerning issues over the past decade, with the most significant problems occurring between 2010-2014. These included multiple electrical safety concerns: an unsafe old breaker box in the garage (January 2014), reports of sparking electrical outlets (January 2013), and a fire hazard from electrical wiring (September 2010). The building's infrastructure has required attention, with a water boiler explosion causing subsequent mildew and mold issues reported in September 2010. Structural concerns were documented in September 2010 regarding uneven walking surfaces in hallways and bedrooms, though these violations were abated by October 2010.

Recent maintenance work includes a furnace and duct replacement in the garage completed in 2013 at a cost of $6,800, which suggests some upgrade of the building's heating system. While the building's major violations have been resolved, recent history shows ongoing concerns with the property's exterior and surrounding areas, including multiple reports of abandoned garbage (2021-2024) and several cases of vehicles blocking driveways (2021-2023). The most recent complaint of note was filed in July 2019, regarding possible wildlife (raccoon or possum) in the bathroom walls, though this complaint is now listed as not active. The property has no recorded building violations or complaints since 2019, which may indicate improved maintenance practices in recent years, though the age of the building (100 years old as of 2023) suggests ongoing maintenance requirements are likely to continue.

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Risk rating

How 1533 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
22th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1755 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.8%
Moderate concern 27.4%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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1533 Clement St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jun 01
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