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630 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1351021 11 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lake Street
Above average
avg 0.6
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 630 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 1927
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area7,965 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1351021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Buchholz Survivor'S Tr
Mailing address
Rogne Brigitt Marie Trustee 46 Olive Ave San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
011119

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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 630 Lake Street, constructed in 1927, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the past few decades. Most recently, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 (Tier 3) and underwent plumbing system upgrades in 2019, including the installation of two new condensing boilers and the removal of an old steam boiler. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple violations and complaints between 2016-2023 related to alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and boiler permits, though most of these violations have been corrected or resolved. The electrical system received attention in 2013 following damage to service conduits from a fallen tree, and a 2014 grounding electrode installation was completed.

Historical maintenance records show periodic routine inspections (1996, 2003, and 2008) and a significant cluster of fire safety violations in 2003 related to fire escape ladders, central alarm systems, and combustible storage, all of which were abated by August 2003. The building has experienced several fire-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance activities have included street space permits in 2007 and 2016, as well as various electrical and plumbing improvements. The property has also faced typical urban challenges as evidenced by 311 calls between 2018-2022, primarily related to street conditions, signage, and graffiti, which have all been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 630 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
1th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 653 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.8%
Moderate concern 49.9%
Severe concern 28.3%
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

630 Lake St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 16
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 02
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 65698969, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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