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1835 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1379042 12 units · 3 fl · 1964

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1835 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 area10,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1379042
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2120 Market St Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
December 27, 2018

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

1835 Lake Street is a 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1964, currently owned by Del-camp Investments Inc. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, including mandatory seismic retrofitting completed in 2016 (Tier 3 soft-story status: Work Complete, CFC Issued), kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (notably Units 302 and 304 in 2022 and 2020 respectively), and a major fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 to comply with SFFC requirements. The property has maintained active upkeep, with recent renovations including window replacements and kitchen improvements in Unit 204 in late 2022 totaling $30,000.

Historical records show the building has experienced several fire safety-related issues, particularly in the mid-2000s, including blocked exit corridors, fire escape ladder maintenance requirements, and sprinkler system service needs. However, all identified violations have been abated, with most recent fire-related complaints (2022 and 2019) showing no merit or having been corrected. The building underwent significant structural work in 2013 with pressure grout underpinning installation and received mandatory seismic retrofits in 2016. While there have been periodic issues with parking enforcement in the vicinity, these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained regular inspections and addressed all identified concerns, with recent improvements focusing on modernizing units and maintaining safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1835 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
5thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 627 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
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

1835 Lake St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 09
Fire Escape
No Access To Building
Fire ComplaintFeb 09
Uncategorized Complaint

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