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2521 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1458039 4 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 2521 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 1964
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,670 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1458039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Walee & Betty Gon Tr
Mailing address
Gon Walee & Betty Trustees 2521 Clement St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 2521 Clement Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Walee & Betty Gon Tr, has been standing since 1964 and has maintained a basic maintenance pattern over the decades. The building's primary maintenance record shows two significant roofing projects: one completed in 1992 and another in 2010, the latter costing $17,000. Regular housing inspections were conducted in 1999 and 2004, both of which were resolved within a couple of months, though the specific issues addressed were not detailed in the records.

In recent years, particularly throughout 2023-2024, the property has experienced multiple external maintenance challenges, with a notable cluster of garbage and debris issues reported between August and September 2024, including instances of abandoned furniture, electronics, and yard waste. There were also two incidents of non-offensive graffiti reported on the commercial portion of the building in 2023, along with a request for building inspection services in December 2023. More recent external concerns include a faded street cleaning sign in December 2023 and a general cleaning issue in November 2023. A fire-related complaint was logged in April 2017 and resolved by June of the same year, with the disposition indicating that the condition was corrected. While most recent incidents have been addressed promptly according to the closure status, the frequency of external maintenance issues in 2023-2024 suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep in these areas.

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Risk rating

How 2521 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
38th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1395 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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 75.8%
Moderate concern 16.2%
Severe concern 8.0%
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

2521 Clement St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Dec 05
Sign - faded
Street Cleaning - Faded; support - OK

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