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1657 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1449045 9 units · 2 fl · 1972

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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
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.

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 1657 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 1972
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1972
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1972
Total area8,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1449045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
James Y & Linda W Chin, Tte 2191 31St Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
December 10, 2014

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The property at 1657 Clement Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1972 and owned by James Y & Linda W Chin Revo. The building underwent significant safety and regulatory improvements between 2017 and 2022, including the legalization of an unauthorized ground floor unit, installation of a new fire sprinkler system, and upgrading the fire alarm system to meet current safety codes. The unit legalization process, which began in 2017, required multiple permit modifications and corrections, particularly regarding bicycle parking and interior partitions. In 2019, the fire alarm system was upgraded to include sprinkler monitoring and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, while in 2018, a new fire sprinkler system was installed throughout the building.

The building experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in 2017-2018, including multiple housing code violations related to heating, plumbing, and interior surfaces, though these were all officially abated by September 2017. A complaint in October 2018 noted water damage to the bathroom ceiling and kitchen hazards, which was addressed by December 2018. The property has maintained regular compliance with basic housing requirements since then, with the most recent plumbing work completed in 2022 involving house trap replacement. Recent records (2023-2024) show ongoing issues primarily related to parking enforcement and street cleaning, with several 311 calls about blocked driveways and sidewalk parking, as well as occasional reports of garbage and debris on the property perimeter. The building's fire alarm system and related safety components have been properly maintained, with recent inspections and corrections complete as of 2020.

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Risk rating

How 1657 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
5thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2138 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 60%
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

1657 Clement St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 09
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestMar 01
Parking on sidewalk

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