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2737 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1460018 4 units · 2 fl · 1977

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above 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 2737 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 1977
2 or more units
4 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 1977
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1977
Total area2,792 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1460018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
220 Casa Reale Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
January 30, 1998

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Initial analysis

The property at 2737 Clement Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1977, currently owned by Lee Yu Ping & Tracy Shi Tin. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair works in recent years, including the removal of an existing two-level deck and replacement of sliding doors with new windows in 2016, installation of new gas piping for a water heater in 2020, and repairs to the sewer system and house trap in response to a complaint in 2018. The property has experienced recurring sewer-related issues, with multiple sewage backup incidents reported in the summer of 2018, including eight separate incidents between July and September that required intervention by PUC Sewer Operations. These plumbing issues appear to have persisted into 2019 as well, with three documented sewage backup incidents in August 2019.

Looking back at the building's history, there was a significant cluster of violations in June 2001 related to fire safety and plumbing, including issues with combustible storage, missing fire extinguishers, and various plumbing and electrical violations. These violations, along with a requirement to provide a gas utility shutoff tool, were all duly abated by July 20, 2001. The property's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing issues in response to complaints or inspections, with all known violations and necessary repairs being marked as complete. Recent plumbing work has included addressing both the sewer and house trap systems, as evidenced by the 2018 and 2020 permits, suggesting ongoing attention to the building's infrastructure needs.

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Risk rating

How 2737 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
92ndpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

2737 Clement St event timeline

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2020
Plumbing Permit Jul 09
Work category: 1p; install a new gas pipe in garage for exiting water heater.
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