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2430 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1333057 7 units · 3 fl · 1915

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Lake Street — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.6
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2430 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 1915
2 or more units
7 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.

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 1915
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area6,745 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1333057
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John Sun Trustee 920 Manhattan Beach Blvd #4 Manhattan Beach CA 90266
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2430 Lake Street, built in 1915 and currently owned by the John Sun Revoc Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, the property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) to enhance seismic safety, with the work officially documented as complete in 2024. In 2020, the building underwent stucco replacement on its south wall due to water damage, and a substantial $32,000 fire alarm system upgrade was issued in 2024 to improve safety features, including new manual pull stations, smoke detectors, and low-frequency audibles in all units.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, with multiple complaints and corrections recorded between 2016 and 2023 regarding the sprinkler/standpipe systems and alarm systems. A significant cluster of building violations was recorded in late 2021, including issues with floor coverings, rodent infestation, windows, stairs, and plumbing fixtures, though these were all abated by March 2022. Prior to these, the building underwent extensive unit renovations between 2013-2016, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1, 3, 6, and 7, with associated plumbing and electrical upgrades. The property has had some historical issues with construction management, as evidenced by complaints in 2018 regarding seismic retrofit work and material handling. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to parking issues and street maintenance concerns, while two fire-related incidents were recorded (one for carbon monoxide, another for smoke removal) with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 2430 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

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
17thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 548 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
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

2430 Lake St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 09
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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