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4245-4247 Clement St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1475028 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
Above average
avg 0.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4245-4247 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 1946
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1946
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1475028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Helen Properties Llc
Mailing address
Soldatos Vasilios P & Helen 2 Winged Foot Dr Novato CA 94949
Last sale
032113

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4247 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4245 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 4245-4247 Clement Street in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1946 and currently owned by Helen Properties LLC. The building's recent history is marked by significant waste management issues, particularly in late 2024, with multiple Recology reports documenting abandoned furniture and debris outside the property between August and January 2025, totaling at least ten separate incidents. Of particular note is an active building complaint filed in June 2021 regarding excessive pounding noises suggesting construction work in one of the units, though this complaint appears to be unresolved. The property has experienced several fire-related incidents, though none have resulted in injuries or significant damage; these include a cooking fire confined to a container, multiple false alarms, and one malicious false alarm related to the alarm system.

The building's documented history includes two street space permits issued in November 2013, though the very low cost of $1.00 suggests these were likely routine administrative matters. While the building has maintained its basic residential function as a flats and duplex property, the recent pattern of garbage and debris incidents in 2024-2025 and the unresolved construction complaint from 2021 may indicate some challenges with maintenance and resident quality of life. The fire safety record is generally positive, with no civilian injuries reported in any of the incidents.

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Risk rating

How 4245-4247 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
25th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 780 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.4%
Moderate concern 21.6%
Severe concern 10.0%
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

4245-4247 Clement St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) May 08
Building violation
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Building Violation (NOV)May 08
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