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1135-1137 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1372045 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake Street — not a forecast
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 1135-1137 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 1915
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.

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 1915
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area3,818 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1372045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1135 Lake St #a San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
August 01, 2012

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1137 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1135 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 1135-1137 Lake Street, located in San Francisco's Lake-Presidio neighborhood, is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building built in 1915 and currently owned by Kenneth Satoshi Kumamoto. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial renovations occurring between 2012-2013, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and electrical upgrades. In 2013, the rear building received kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window replacements with high-efficiency units, and electrical work including new circuits and fixtures. Earlier improvements include the replacement of two forced air furnaces and installation of new ductwork in 2012, while plumbing updates in 2008 involved water heater installation and house trap/sewer line replacement.

The building has a history of compliance issues that have been addressed, with three routine housing inspections conducted in 2001, 2008, and 2010 revealing violations related to fire safety, security, and building maintenance. These issues included fire proofing, combustible storage, stair repairs, handrails, and fire extinguisher requirements, all of which were abated by August 2001. Earlier structural work included reroofing in 1995 and seismic improvements with anchor bolts installation in 1993. Recent maintenance concerns have been limited to exterior issues such as sidewalk defects (2011) and tree maintenance (2013, 2022), with the most recent tree inspection in 2022 noting a damaged and declining tree that was recommended for removal. While the property has had its share of maintenance and compliance issues in the past, recent years have shown significant improvements to the building's systems and reduced frequency of violations.

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Risk rating

How 1135-1137 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
49thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1135-1137 Lake St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 29
Work category: 1p; remodeling existing laundry room. ( no gas work)
Issued
Building PermitMay 19
Front: remodel (e) kitchen bathroom. new electrical & plumbing fixtures.

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