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210-212 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1355021 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 210-212 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,475 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1355021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kennedy Donald A
Mailing address
1955 Leavenworth St Apt 35 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
030597

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212 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
210 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 210-212 Lake Street, built in 1900 and currently owned by Donald A. Kennedy, has experienced several significant events in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, the property faced multiple Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance violations between 2020 and 2022, with cases filed in August 2020, March 2021, and September 2022, all of which were subsequently abated. During March 2021, there were concerning reports filed about the building's condition, including claims of insect/rodent problems, damaged walls, a dilapidated structure, and security concerns involving a squatter, though these complaints were also marked as not active. The building underwent a substantial kitchen remodeling project in 2018, including electrical and plumbing upgrades with a cost of approximately $26,500, and more recently, there is a filed permit from November 2024 for bathroom plumbing fixture and window replacements valued at $17,800.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, including a reported mold problem in 2012 linked to leaky plumbing, which was addressed within a month. All electrical service was upgraded to 225 amps with two meters in 2009, and several renovation projects have been proposed over the years, including a garage addition and bathroom expansions. While some permits were issued and completed, others, such as a significant garage and bathroom addition project proposed in 2015, were ultimately cancelled. Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of routine maintenance and repair work, with the most recent plumbing and window upgrades filed in November 2024, though multiple 311 calls related to illegal parking and debris have been recorded in 2024, suggesting ongoing neighborhood concerns about the property's external maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 210-212 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
3th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 640 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.0%
Moderate concern 63.1%
Severe concern 20.9%
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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The story over time

210-212 Lake St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 10
Sf assessor map had incorrect lot depth. we have included a civil survey to show correct lot size. front garage & patio expand to make it difference of actual lot size. no change to front facade or (e) building design. revision to #202507110673
$1 · Issued
Plumbing PermitMar 22
Work category: 2pb; -underground perforating pipe for drainage installed

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