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225-227 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1363041 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 225-227 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,302 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1363041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Katherine A Lui Dynasty Tr
Mailing address
Lui Katherine A Trustee 227 Lake St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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225 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
227 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 225-227 Lake Street in the Presidio neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908, currently owned by the Katherine A Lui Dynasty Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2019 when fiber cement HardiPlank siding was installed on the west and south elevations at a cost of $35,000, along with a complete reroofing project ($9,000) and stair repairs ($10,000). In 2015, a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling project ($20,000) was completed, including associated plumbing and electrical work. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, with a furnace replacement in 2008 and an earlier reroofing project in 1998.

Of particular concern is the building's recent history of sewer-related issues, with multiple sewage backup incidents reported through 311 calls between October and December 2024, all originating from the side sewer vent. This pattern of sewer problems suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges, which were previously noted in a 2017 complaint about a broken house trap that generated a monetary fee. Other recent building concerns include an open pedestrian safety issue from tree root damage to the sidewalk reported in August 2024, though this appears to be outside the building's direct responsibility. The property has maintained compliance with building codes and safety regulations, with no active violations or documented fire incidents involving civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 225-227 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
93th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 86.1%
Moderate concern 9.8%
Severe concern 4.1%
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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225-227 Lake St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 15
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