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1533-1537 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1376046 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1533-1537 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,111 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1376046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mpc Tr
Mailing address
Chen Philip L & Maria Linda 1533 Lake St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
060807

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1537 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1533 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1535 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1533-1537 Lake Street, located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by Mpc Tr. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent renovation occurring in 2021, involving a hall bathroom remodel that included both plumbing and electrical work. Prior major renovations include a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2016 (costing $35,400), and compliance work following a physical inspection in 2011 that included extensive electrical updates such as new circuits, receptacles, and panelboards.

The building has a documented history of maintenance, including multiple roofing projects, most recently permitted in 2019. Historical records show the property underwent a comprehensive electrical upgrade in 2003, converting to underground service with three meters. While there were violations noted in 2000 and 2008 regarding safety features such as gas shutoff tools, handrails, and self-closing doors, all these issues were promptly resolved and marked as abated. The most recent inspections and permits indicate the building is currently in good standing, with no active violations. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily concerned external issues such as street maintenance, tree servicing, and parking matters, rather than building-specific concerns. The property has undergone condominium conversion processes as indicated in planning records, but the current status as of the latest data remains closed without an active developer.

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Risk rating

How 1533-1537 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
28th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 475 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.7%
Moderate concern 25.6%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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1533-1537 Lake St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Oct 03
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