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2421-2427 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1457039 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 2421-2427 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 1900
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1457039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tsai Jeffrey C N & Shirley
Mailing address
Tsai Shirley Chung Mei Tsai 1830 Santiago St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
050819

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2423 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2425 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2421 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2427 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 2421-2427 Clement Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Jeffrey C N & Shirley Tsai, was constructed in 1900 and contains three residential units plus commercial space. The property has undergone several notable changes and improvements over the past few decades, with the most significant recent development being the transformation of a former retail space into an ice cream shop (Let's Roll) in 2021, which included comprehensive renovations to meet ADA requirements and modern building standards. This commercial conversion in 2021 involved substantial work including new plumbing fixtures (mop and prep sinks, 3-compartment sink, hand sinks), HVAC system updates, electrical improvements (subpanel, outlets, lighting), and facade modifications to reduce window size. Prior to this, the commercial space underwent interior fixtures removal work in 2019, and the building received a roof replacement in 2005 (though that permit expired).

The building's maintenance and safety record shows generally proper upkeep, with only one fire complaint recorded in 2009 regarding blocked exits that was determined to have no merit, and a smoke detector activation incident with no fire or injuries. Recent years have seen multiple 311 calls related to street cleaning and debris removal around the property, with the most recent instance in June 2024, though these are typical urban maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns. The property has maintained compliance with necessary permits and regulations, as evidenced by the multiple completed permits for various improvements, and has navigated the required planning processes for changes in use and modifications to the building's commercial space. The building's infrastructure has seen regular updates, including the installation of a new furnace for the whole unit in 2021 and various plumbing and electrical upgrades to support modern commercial use.

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Risk rating

How 2421-2427 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
32th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1530 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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 age

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.2%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 3.1%
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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The story over time

2421-2427 Clement St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2021
Plumbing Permit Dec 17
Build new ada bathroom, add 2 floor sinks, (1) 3 compartment sink, 1 mop sink, 1 presink, 2 hand sinks at ice cream shop.
Complete
Plumbing PermitDec 17
Install one furnace for the whole unit.

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