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1527-1529 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1448041 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 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 1527-1529 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area3,757 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1448041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam Terry Mei Kuen
Mailing address
1527 Clement St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
081815

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1529 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1527 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1527-1529 Clement Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916, currently owned by Lam Terry Mei Kuen. The property underwent significant renovations in 2012-2013, including a comprehensive $360,000 seismic upgrade and full remodeling of structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. This major improvement project encompassed the remodeling of two kitchens, five bathrooms, and laundry facilities, along with the replacement of water heaters and furnaces throughout the building, all completed under proper permits. In 2013, there was one building complaint regarding unsecured construction debris and dust affecting neighboring properties, though this issue was marked as not active.

The building's maintenance history includes two previous roof replacement projects in 1993 and 2000, both of which have since expired. More recent activity at the property has been primarily related to external issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2020-2023 regarding various urban maintenance matters including sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal, and street light issues, though none directly related to the building's structural condition or safety. The property has maintained compliance with building codes since the major renovation, with no recorded violations or recent complaints about resident safety or habitability. The most recent building-related service requests have been general public works matters rather than specific building issues, suggesting stable current conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1527-1529 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
59th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 922 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.3%
Moderate concern 15.5%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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