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1445 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1375049 12 units · 3 fl · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake Street — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.6
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1445 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 1964
2 or more units
12 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 1964
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area10,536 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1375049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
828 Franklin St Ste 101 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
August 08, 2008

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 1445 Lake Street, constructed in 1964, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $118,000. Unit renovations have been frequent, with substantial updates documented in units 304 (2015), 104 (2008), and 302 (2007), including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements. The building has maintained regular safety compliance, with recent fire safety inspections in 2024 (fire extinguishers) and 2023 (fire escape) showing prompt correction of identified issues. While historical violations from 2002 related to water damage, mold/mildew, and lead paint concerns were noted, these were all abated by August 2002.

Recent maintenance issues have included a sewage backup in September 2024 and multiple garbage/debris reports at the property in late 2024. The building's fire safety equipment has required periodic attention, with documented violations in 2019 regarding fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and other safety equipment, though these were subsequently abated. Historical 311 calls show recurring issues with driveway blocking and street cleaning concerns. The property has maintained its utilities infrastructure with water heater replacements (2016) and electrical system upgrades, including a 600-amp underground conversion in 2004. Recent building management has demonstrated responsiveness to violations and maintenance needs, as evidenced by the prompt correction of fire safety concerns and regular unit improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1445 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
0thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 660 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
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

1445 Lake St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jan 02
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no ml36919041, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJan 02
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 157765 , serial no ml36919041

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