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1629-1631 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1377045 3 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 1629-1631 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 1912
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.

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 1912
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area4,516 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1377045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brigitte Kruger, Trustee 1612 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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1629 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1631 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 1629-1631 Lake St is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Kruger Marital Appointment. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure updates over the past two decades, including a reroofing project in 2009 costing $7,000, sewerline and housetrap replacements, and furnace and water heater system updates. An important electrical upgrade was completed in 2003 with the conversion to underground service and installation of 200A three-meters. Historical records from 2002-2008 indicate multiple fire safety violations, including combustible storage issues and egress obstructions, though all these violations were resolved by 2008. The building had an illegal unit complaint investigated and closed in 1996.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved parking enforcement issues, with numerous citations issued between December 2023 and November 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways. Street and sidewalk maintenance concerns were noted, including reports of garbage and debris (specifically human waste or urine) in June 2024. A damaged tree was reported and resolved in March 2023. The property appears to have received regular maintenance and addressing of violations, with no active building code violations on record as of October 2023. The most recent building-related permits (beyond 2009) are not present in the available data, suggesting either no significant recent improvements or the completion of such work without requiring new permits.

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Risk rating

How 1629-1631 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
34thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 436 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
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

1629-1631 Lake St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 09
Abandoned vehicle

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