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2201 Lake St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1383001 12 units · 3 fl · 1923

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2201 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 1923
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1923
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 built1923
Total area14,670 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1383001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Gruber David 1233 4Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 2201 Lake Street, owned by Gruber Legacy LP, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Tier 3 soft-story seismic retrofit in 2023, which included comprehensive structural improvements and cost approximately $90,000. Recent fire safety upgrades implemented in 2023 included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and the addition of manual pull stations on each level, demonstrating the owner's commitment to maintaining current safety standards. However, there have been recent concerning incidents related to the building's infrastructure, with multiple sewer-related issues reported through 311 calls in late 2024, including flooding on the property and in the street, as well as a sewage backup discharge from a side sewer vent.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, including a 2019 repair of approximately 20 feet of rotting sanitary sewer line under the slab, though this was nearly five years ago. A fire sprinkler system was installed in 2010 during the renovation of ground floor laundry and storage areas, which were relocated to create updated facilities with new appliances. The building has experienced various issues over its history, including multiple fire safety violations in 2019 related to alarm systems and emergency lighting, which have since been abated. Previous building complaints from 2000-2004 indicated various maintenance issues, including water damage and plumbing problems, though these appear to have been resolved. The most recent fire violation in 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance was addressed through corrective action, and there have been two recent fire-related incidents recorded: one for removing a victim from a stalled elevator and a false alarm.

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Risk rating

How 2201 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
6thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 620 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
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
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

2201 Lake St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Aug 24
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
311 RequestMay 12
General cleaning

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