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325 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1364040 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 325 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1364040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brown Brian A & Betsy J
Mailing address
325 Lake St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 325 Lake Street, owned by Brian A. and Betsy J. Brown, was constructed in 1907 and is classified as a flats and duplex structure. The building's maintenance history shows several roofing projects from the 1990s, with one completed in 1997 and an earlier permit from 1995 that expired. More recently, in 2007, a sewer repair was conducted, involving the installation of new 4" sewer infrastructure and a 5" housetrap.

The property has experienced significant sewer-related issues in 2024, with multiple incidents of sewage back-up discharges reported between January and September, affecting both side sewer vents and catch basin systems. The most recent sewage incident occurred in November 2024 and was marked as resolved. Other infrastructure concerns include a lifted sidewalk due to tree roots in October 2024. The building's surroundings have faced various municipal service calls, including multiple instances of parking violations, though enforcement officers were typically unable to validate the reported violations. A notable incident involved an abandoned stolen motor scooter in April 2024, which was handled by SFPD. The property's plumbing challenges, particularly regarding the sewer system, represent the most significant pattern of issues in recent years, with more than five documented sewer incidents in 2024 alone.

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Risk rating

How 325 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
72th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 185 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.1%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 4.5%
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

325 Lake St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 06
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
Building PermitJul 14
Partial removal and application of roofing system on the rear deck only. remove existing roofing system and haul away debris. install new base sheet and mid-ply using heat activated adhesive. install a layer of granulated refrlective cap sheet. install new flashings.

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