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4235-4237 Clement St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1475029 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

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 Outer Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
24
FewerMore

This building has 24 novs (7y), above 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 4235-4237 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.

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 1946
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1946
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1475029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chin Florence 565 35Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
December 01, 1988

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4237 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4235 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 4235-4237 Clement Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, built in 1946 and currently owned by the Florence L Chin Revocable Living Trust. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly in 2017, when multiple code violations were documented, including problems with mold/mildew, damaged walls, electrical wiring, plumbing systems, and staircase handrails. These violations, which initially categorized the property as a nuisance under Section 1001-d of the San Francisco Housing Code, were officially abated on July 3, 2017, following the completion of necessary repairs including the replacement of two furnaces ($3,074) and various plumbing and mechanical compliance work.

Recent concerns include an active complaint from April 2017 regarding water intrusion at the back of the building and unsafe stairs, though more recent maintenance history is limited. The building has undergone several major improvements over the years, including reroofing in 2013 ($14,800), replacement of wooden components in the rear stairs and lightwell in 2016 ($1,200), and repairs to comply with plumbing and mechanical codes in 2017 ($850). The property has experienced multiple elevator-related incidents, with one documented case of victim removal from a stalled elevator, though fortunately, no civilian injuries have been reported in any of these incidents. Recent external maintenance issues have been primarily related to street-level concerns, as evidenced by 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 regarding tree maintenance, graffiti removal, sidewalk cleaning, and parking enforcement, which though important, do not directly impact resident safety or building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 4235-4237 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
56thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 458 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4235-4237 Clement St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Dec 01
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