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1045 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1371042 9 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake Street — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1045 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 1922
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1922
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area11,166 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1371042
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1193 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
July 25, 2011

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Initial analysis

The three-story, nine-unit apartment building at 1045 Lake Street, owned by Dean D. Rally and Tami L., was constructed in 1922 and has undergone numerous significant upgrades over the years to maintain safety and compliance. Most recently, in October 2023, the building completed a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $28,800 to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has addressed major structural safety concerns through a completed soft-story retrofit in 2014 (cost: $45,000) and multiple unit-specific improvements, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, as well as window replacements in several units between 2004-2006. There have been periodic issues requiring attention, notably a cluster of fire safety violations in 2001 that were promptly abated, and multiple complaints about unpermitted work in unit 1 in 2018 that were addressed through proper permitting and corrections.

The building's mechanical systems have received considerable attention, with major plumbing upgrades including complete repiping (2018), water heater replacement (2018), and house trap replacement (2021). Electrical improvements have been substantial, with the most recent including a car charger installation (2023) and various unit-specific electrical system upgrades. While there were some fire safety concerns in 2016-2019 that generated violations and complaints, these were all addressed and abated. Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned external issues such as parking violations and tree maintenance, with no recent internal building complaints. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, as evidenced by the completion of required soft-story retrofit work and regular updates to fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1045 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
4thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 634 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
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 63%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1045 Lake St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 17
To comply with nov 202654144: repair damaged ceiling opening in garage.
$4,000 · Issued
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 07
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