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1908-1910 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1338006A 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 1908-1910 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1915
Total area2,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1338006A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lew Po S Marital Trust
Mailing address
Po S Lew Trustee 1361 California St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1908 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1910 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 1908-1910 Lake Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake Presidio neighborhood, owned by the Lew Po S Marital Trust and constructed in 1915. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably in 2014 when both units received comprehensive renovations including window replacements, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and electrical updates totaling over $68,000. A substantial infrastructure upgrade occurred in 2013 with the replacement of steel water piping in the garage, installation of new water heaters, and electrical work for laundry facilities. The building's HVAC system was modernized in 2012 with the installation of two new gas-fired duct furnaces.

Recent records from late 2024 and early 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance issues, including an open case regarding a sidewalk defect reported in August 2024 and a tree-related incident in January 2025. The property has experienced some urban maintenance challenges as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024, including reports of garbage and debris, parking violations, and issues with street cleaning. While most maintenance and improvement work has been properly addressed through building permits, one notable exception is a cancelled permit from January 2021 for voluntary structural strengthening work valued at $68,000. The building's recent history also shows a sprinkler activation incident with no fire or injuries, and various administrative matters related to parking and street maintenance that have been resolved through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 1908-1910 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
98th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 13 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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 age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

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 90.1%
Moderate concern 8.0%
Severe concern 1.9%
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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1908-1910 Lake St event timeline

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2021
Building Permit Jan 21
Voluntary structural strengthening in the building.
$60,000 · Cancelled

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