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814 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1349002 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 814 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 1908
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.

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 1908
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,405 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1349002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Funsten Mary W Trustee 819 Superba Ave Venice CA 90291
Last sale

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Initial analysis

814 Lake Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Mary W Funsten Separate Pro. The property underwent significant renovations in 2003, including major structural improvements such as foundation replacement, garage door widening, voluntary seismic improvements, and staircase replacement, with costs totaling over $50,000. During the same period, the building received extensive safety upgrades including the installation of a first-floor sprinkler system, comprehensive electrical system modernization (including a 200A service upgrade), and rewiring of the first-floor apartment. The building passed two routine housing inspections in 2001 and 2008, during which several fire safety and security issues were identified and subsequently corrected, including the installation of appropriate smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, security door hardware, and other safety features.

More recently, the building has had minimal internal issues, with two unspecified fire complaints in 2013 that were resolved. The most recent building-related concerns have been exterior in nature, with an open 311 call from October 2024 regarding lifted sidewalk tree roots and several resolved cases involving garbage, debris, and structural maintenance issues in the vicinity of the property. Historical records show the building received a new roof in 1989, and while there have been two minor cooking-related fire incidents recorded (neither resulting in civilian injuries), these incidents were contained and did not indicate any systematic fire safety issues. The property appears to have maintained compliance with safety regulations since the 2001-2008 upgrades, and recent 311 calls primarily relate to external factors such as street maintenance and park services rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 814 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
31stpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 455 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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814 Lake St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 18
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
311 RequestApr 16
Sewage back-up discharge

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