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1336-1338 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1344015 2 units · 2 fl · 1941

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Lake Street — not a forecast
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 1336-1338 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 1941
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1941
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1941
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1344015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
5 Alexa Ct Petaluma CA 94952
Last sale
February 05, 2013

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1336 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1338 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 1336-1338 Lake Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1941 and currently owned by Mike Chiang. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a substantial renovation in 2016-2017 that added a gym room, sun room, and new bathroom facilities on the ground floor ($50,000 project cost). Important maintenance work has been performed, including termite remediation in 2013 addressing dry rot issues at the rear stairs and right front sheeting ($3,000), a complete reroofing project in 2011 ($17,850), and a sewer line replacement in 2011. The building's electrical system was upgraded in 2003 with the installation of a 100-amp sub-panel and service ground rod.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, most notably with its sewer system, as evidenced by two sewage backup incidents in 2016 and 2021 (both involving 4-inch vents). There have also been two documented tree-related issues in 2020, where trees were reported as damaging the property and hitting windows. The building's location has faced intermittent parking challenges, with multiple incidents of blocked driveways resulting in citations between 2020 and 2022, though these are external matters not directly related to the building's condition. The property maintains good compliance with city requirements, with no recorded planning code complaints or violations, and all recent improvements have been carefully documented through proper permitting channels.

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Risk rating

How 1336-1338 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
82ndpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 119 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1336-1338 Lake St event timeline

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