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272 Claremont Blvd

West Portal, SF 94127 2979008 3 units · 2 fl · 1932

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 West Portal — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the West Portal average of 2.0.

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 272 Claremont Blvd 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 1932
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
WPORTL
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 1932
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1932
Total area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2979008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Donald & Hatsue Miller, Tru 276 Claremont Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The property at 272 Claremont Boulevard, located in the West Portal neighborhood, is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1932, containing three units and classified as a Flat & Store with 4 units or less. The building has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the years, with the most recent major upgrade being the installation of a solar panel system in 2019, consisting of 16 roof-mounted PV modules (5.7 kW total rating). The property has a history of hosting commercial businesses, including a T-Mobile facility and, more recently, the Chaiya Thai Restaurant, which has undergone various ownership transitions and license approvals between 2010 and 2021.

The building has been maintained with regular updates to safety systems, including fire suppression installations in 2011 and electrical upgrades between 2006 and 2019. While there have been some fire safety complaints recorded (in 2010, 2021, and 2022), most were promptly addressed and resolved, with only the 2022 complaint about sprinkler systems being noted as having "No Merit." The property has experienced periodic infrastructure maintenance needs, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding various municipal services including sewer operations, graffiti removal, and sidewalk maintenance. A notable commercial installation history includes multiple T-Mobile related improvements between 2006 and 2014, suggesting the building has functioned as a telecommunications site in addition to its residential components. The building's utilities and infrastructure have seen regular updates, including multiple electrical service improvements, installation of a grease trap for a restaurant, and various cable and communication-related installations.

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Risk rating

How 272 Claremont Blvd'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
29thpercentile

Out of 24 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

272 Claremont Blvd event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 05
Installation of a new outdoor walk-in refrigerator box placed on (e) concerete slab in the rear yard of an (e) restaurant. (no other site work or interior work is included im this scope)
$25,800 · Filed

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