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3015 Clement St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1463049 12 units · 3 fl · 1963

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 3015 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 1963
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1963
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area10,935 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1463049
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Merchant Real Estate, Inc 520 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
—

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 3015 Clement Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Lowe Ng Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1963. Most recently, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program in 2016, achieving Tier 3 compliance. The property has seen substantial maintenance work, including a 2019 project to repair dry rot and install new fiber cement siding at a cost of $30,000, and a comprehensive window replacement project in 2006 involving 72 windows. The building also experienced a sprinkler violation in 2019 and two fire-related incidents—one involving an elevator rescue in late 2019 and another sprinkler/standpipe system issue in 2018, though both were addressed and corrected.

A notable cluster of building violations was recorded in September 2004, when multiple fire safety issues were identified, including problems with combustible storage, fire escape ladder maintenance, egress obstructions, and other fire code violations. These violations were all officially abated by January 31, 2005. The property has generally maintained compliance since then, though it did have a roof-related permit that expired in 2003. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 have primarily involved external issues such as garbage and debris removal, parking violations, and graffiti, which were all promptly addressed by city services. The building's overall maintenance record shows regular attention to safety and building codes, with most recent complaints and violations being resolved through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 3015 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2205 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
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

3015 Clement St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 15
Replace fire alarm system to meet sfca code and add lf horns in units and add wireless radio monitor
$38,000 · Issued
Fire ComplaintApr 08
Alarm Systems

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