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4345 Clement St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1476028 6 units · 3 fl · 1972

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 4345 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 1972
2 or more units
6 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 1972
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1972
Total area5,776 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1476028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wade Lai & Elizabeth L Lai 1775 Escalante Way Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
March 22, 2018

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Initial analysis

The 4345 Clement Street property is a two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1972, currently owned by 4345 Clement Street LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements and modifications over the past few years, most notably the addition of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on the ground floor in 2019 (completed in early 2020), and a comprehensive voluntary soft-story retrofit completed in 2019-2020. Recent renovations include a major remodel of Unit #3 in 2022 ($45,000), including updates to two bathrooms and a kitchen, as well as various safety improvements such as the installation of a new fire alarm system and sprinkler monitoring in 2020 ($19,110), and a new foam roof installation in 2020 ($39,800). The building's recent history has been marked by several compliance and safety upgrades, including the legalization of previously unauthorized unit modifications, specifically the conversion of Units 1 and 2 from two-bedroom to three-bedroom apartments, completed between 2018-2019.

The property has experienced some maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly in the early 2000s when multiple fire safety violations and concerns about unauthorized unit conversions were documented, though these issues were resolved by 2004. More recent tenant complaints in 2019-2020 related to unpermitted modifications were addressed through the proper legalization processes. The building has been regularly maintained, with recent 311 calls primarily related to street cleaning and waste management rather than building-specific issues. Recent health and safety improvements, including the fire alarm system upgrade and roof replacement, suggest ongoing investment in building infrastructure and resident safety. The property is currently active in building records with some open noise-related 311 calls from late 2024, though these appear to be related to external factors rather than building systems.

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Risk rating

How 4345 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
16thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 874 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
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

4345 Clement St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 04
Landscaping
weeding
Building PermitFeb 27
Unit #2: remodel (e) 2 bathrooms and kitchen like for like. kitchen approx. 64 sq ft, bath 1 approx. 40 sq ft, bath 2 approx 45 sq ft.

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