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2532-2534 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1332022A 2 units · 2 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
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2532-2534 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area3,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1332022A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pham Mai T & Nguyen Phuc
Mailing address
62 Parker Ave Atherton CA 94027
Last sale
112520

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2532 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2534 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2532-2534 Lake Street, owned by Pham Mai T & Nguyen Phuc, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916 in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a recent window retrofit in May 2024 costing $46,415 for 22 aluminum clad wood double hung/casement windows in existing openings. In 2009, voluntary structural strengthening work was completed, including foundation improvements, bolting, and exterior wall reinforcement, for a cost of $3,000. The building has also received necessary maintenance updates, such as the replacement of a 50-gallon water heater in the garage in 2021.

The property has experienced several external maintenance issues, particularly related to street trees in 2020, when multiple reports were filed regarding overgrown trees. While there were some concerns about sidewalk parking in late 2024 that resulted in a citation, and occasional issues with abandoned vehicles in 2013, 2017, and 2018, these were not directly related to the building's conditions. A notable tenant buyout occurred in June 2021 at the adjacent address (2534 Lake Street), with two tenants receiving $25,000 to vacate the unit. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and structural improvements, with the most recent substantial work focusing on window replacements and previous structural reinforcements indicating attention to maintaining the building's integrity and comfort.

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Risk rating

How 2532-2534 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
97th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 20 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.8%
Moderate concern 8.1%
Severe concern 2.1%
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

2532-2534 Lake St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record Jun 06
REPLACE ALL WINDOWS W/NEW ALUM CLAD WOOD WINDOWS W/IN EXISTING OPENINGS. NO SLIDERS AT FRONT.
Closed
Building PermitMay 13
Rertrofit 22 windows, same size, same location aluminum clad wood double hung/casement

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