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2617-2623 Lake St

Sea Cliff, SF 94121 1387023 4 units · 3 fl · 1921

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 Sea Cliff
At or below average
avg 0.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sea Cliff average of 0.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2617-2623 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 1921
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1921
Total area5,834 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1387023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Venter Charlene Ora
Mailing address
2619 Lake St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
102715

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2619 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2621 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2623 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2617 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 2617-2623 Lake Street is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Sea Cliff neighborhood, built in 1921 and currently owned by Charlene Venter. The building underwent significant renovations in 2013-2014, including a comprehensive $145,000 renovation of four kitchens and five bathrooms, installation of a new interior stairway, and upgrades to plumbing systems including new water heaters and gas lines for dryers. These improvements were accompanied by electrical upgrades including a new house panel for common areas and the installation of additional electrical services. Most recently, the building received a major roof upgrade in October 2024 with the installation of a new modified bitumen membrane system costing $28,000.

The building had several violations recorded in 2008 related to fire safety and security, including issues with combustible storage, door security, fire extinguishers, and sprinkler systems, though all were resolved by September 30, 2008. There were also two fire alarm incidents in 2013 (which were determined to be false alarms or malfunctions) and one recent fire complaint in July 2024 that was found to have no merit. The property has had three classified as false alarms through 2024. The building's maintenance and safety systems appear to have been significantly improved through the recent renovations and upgrades, with no active violations or complaints on record as of 2024. Recent 311 calls related to the property primarily involve external matters such as parking enforcement and street lighting issues, which have all been resolved through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 2617-2623 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
25th percentile

Out of 20 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 60.4%
Moderate concern 23.9%
Severe concern 15.6%
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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2617-2623 Lake St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 25
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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