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2520-2522 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1332021 3 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lake Street
Above average
avg 0.6
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2520-2522 Lake 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 1916
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area4,885 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1332021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Daniels Julie K
Mailing address
130 Kell Ct Alamo CA 94507
Last sale
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2522 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2520 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 2520-2522 Lake Street is a three-story, three-unit structure built in 1916, currently owned by Julie K. Daniels. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2024 to comply with current fire safety codes, and a reroofing project completed in 2024 costing $10,000. Earlier maintenance work includes a furnace replacement in 2020 and several routine inspections. A significant building complaint was filed in October 2021 regarding water damage, with reports of leaking ceilings and plumbing issues that reportedly took several months to address, though this issue was officially abated in October 2022.

The building has a history of maintenance issues requiring attention, including multiple violations in 2001 related to fire safety and security requirements, all of which were abated by November 2001. These included the installation of self-closing exterior doors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and a gas utility shutoff tool. In 2008, violations were documented regarding combustible storage, a water heater repair, and gas meter instructions, which were resolved by July 2008. The property has required various infrastructure repairs over the years, including stucco replacement in 1990 and a roof replacement in 2003. Recent plumbing-related concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including a missing side sewer vent cover in 2021. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as documented in 311 calls, including parking enforcement matters and sidewalk maintenance needs, with the most recent being a tree root-related sidewalk issue reported in December 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2520-2522 Lake 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
37th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 416 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.5%
Moderate concern 23.6%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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2520-2522 Lake St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jan 13
Addressing permit only. add new address 2518 lake st for the second-floor unit within a three-unit residential building. link to parcel 1332/021.
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