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1731-1735 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1378032 6 units · 4 fl · 1911

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
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 1731-1735 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 1911
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area3,973 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1378032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Caspar Marital Tr
Mailing address
Caspar Jo Ann G Trustee P O Box 446 Clayton CA 94517
Last sale
101119

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1735 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1733 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1731 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 1731-1735 Lake Street is a 4-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, now owned by the Caspar Marital Trust. The building has undergone significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably in 2018 when a comprehensive fire safety improvement project was completed, including the installation of a new NFPA 13 sprinkler system on the first floor ($17,350), an upgraded fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring ($4,000), and low-frequency sounders for new unit sleeping areas ($1,000). These improvements were part of a seismic retrofit program (Permit #201605127304) that brought the building into compliance with current safety standards.

The building has a history of maintenance and compliance issues, particularly during the 2003-2004 period when multiple complaints were filed regarding unauthorized construction, electrical work without permits, and a leaking roof causing mold problems. More recent complaints in 2018 raised concerns about heating systems and smoke enclosure doors, though these violations were addressed through subsequent permits and repairs. The property is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story building, indicating it has completed the necessary seismic improvements. The most recent building maintenance history shows regular upkeep of major systems, including plumbing upgrades (new hot water heater installed in 2016) and electrical system improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1731-1735 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
18th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 541 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Number of units

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.6%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 14.6%
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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1731-1735 Lake St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Nov 24
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