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3215 Clement St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1465001D 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

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 3215 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 1926
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1926
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 built1926
Total area8,025 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1465001D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bodington Jeffrey C & Cecil 255 Frederick St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
May 19, 1995

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 3215 Clement Street in the Outer Richmond underwent significant safety upgrades between 2015 and 2019, including a seismic retrofit completed in 2015 at a cost of $80,000, bringing it into compliance with current building codes as a Tier 3 soft-story retrofit. However, the building has experienced concerning safety issues, most notably a serious carbon monoxide incident in February 2020 when a tenant's heater was shut down by PG&E due to high CO levels, with inadequate management response reported. The building's maintenance history reveals recurrent fire safety concerns, with multiple violations documented in 2003-2006 related to fire extinguishers, egress obstructions, combustible storage, fire escape maintenance, and fire sprinkler systems - though these issues were eventually abated. Various structural and maintenance work has been performed over the years, including foundation work and repairs to address dry rot in 2006-2007, garage door replacement in 2011, and a sprinkler system issue in 2018 that was promptly corrected.

The property's inspection history shows a pattern of addressing safety violations, though some older records from the late 1990s indicate earlier concerns with electrical issues, water damage, and roof problems. Recent activity around the property has involved typical park-related maintenance issues, including graffiti removal and flooding concerns, though these are not directly related to building conditions. While many historical violations have been resolved, the relatively recent carbon monoxide incident raises ongoing concerns about building systems and management responsiveness. The building's compliance with mandatory seismic retrofitting requirements is a positive note in its more recent history.

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Risk rating

How 3215 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
1stpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 1030 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
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
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

3215 Clement St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jan 07
Reroofing hot works
$44,000 · Complete

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