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1905-1909 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1452044 3 units · 1 fl · 1909

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1905-1909 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 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
OTCLEM
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1909
Total area1,603 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1452044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nguyen Cong H & Truong Quy
Mailing address
Cong Nguyen 1905 Clement St # A San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
121615

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1909 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1905 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1909 A Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 1905-1909 Clement Street, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a multi-family residential building constructed in 1909, containing three units. The building's mixed-use nature is evident from its commercial component, housing a grocery store and liquor license (Type 21) under the ownership of Nguyen Cong H & Truong Quy. The property's recent activity includes two permits filed in May 2024 to legalize existing building awnings, one related to "33 mart and liquor store" and another without lettering, both connected to previous complaints about unauthorized awnings in 2022. The building's commercial space has faced ongoing vacancy issues, with active complaints in March 2023 and late 2022 regarding vacant storefronts.

Historical records show significant structural modifications attempted in the late 1990s, including both horizontal and vertical additions, though these permits ultimately expired. The property underwent reroofing work in 1989, which was completed successfully. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to street cleaning needs, with multiple reports of loose garbage and overflowing city garbage cans between 2016 and 2023, indicating ongoing waste management challenges in the immediate area. Planning records reveal scrutiny of the property's commercial operations, particularly regarding compliance with regulations governing the sale of alcohol, with concerns raised about potential wholesale violations and fire safety risks, though subsequent approvals were granted for its current use as a general grocery store with restricted alcohol sales.

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Risk rating

How 1905-1909 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
19th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1822 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.7%
Moderate concern 40.6%
Severe concern 15.7%
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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1905-1909 Clement St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 26
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