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1721 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1450040 5 units · 2 fl · 1962

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
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 1721 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 1962
2 or more units
5 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 1962
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area3,010 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1450040
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Serene Dong 709 35Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The five-unit, two-story apartment building at 1721 Clement Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Lew Living Trust The, has undergone several significant improvements and faced notable challenges since its construction in 1962. Most recently, in 2021, the building underwent a mandatory fire alarm system replacement to comply with California state fire safety requirements, though this work was noted to not fully meet current building fire codes or NFPA 72 standards. The building experienced a substantial fire-related incident in 2015, requiring approximately $50,000 in repairs including smoke damage remediation in multiple units (particularly affecting Unit #2), and subsequent replacement of fire-damaged electrical systems and plumbing components. Several other maintenance and improvement projects have been completed over the years, including window replacements in 2018 (upgrading from aluminum to fiberglass), exterior stair landing repairs in 2016, and historical work such as reroofing and siding repairs in 1994.

The property has a relatively clean inspection record, with only one notable building violation in 2003 regarding the central alarm system that was promptly resolved. A recent tenant complaint from October 2022 involved disputes over floor damage charges during a move-out inspection, though this matter is no longer active. The building's common areas and systems have generally been maintained, with the most recent major upgrade being the 2021 fire alarm system improvement. The property has generated numerous parking-related service requests in recent years (2023-2024), primarily concerning blocked driveways and illegal parking, though many of these were handled through regular enforcement channels and do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 1721 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
17thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1868 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

1721 Clement St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 30
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