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2125-2127 Lawton St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1916011 3 units · 3 fl · 1955

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Central Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

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 2125-2127 Lawton 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 1955
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 1955
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
Floors3
Year built1955
Total area4,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1916011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Louie Tse Min & Liang Yu Li 2125 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
December 14, 2016

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2125 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2127 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2125-2127 Lawton Street in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by Louie/liang Fmly Tr, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since 2014. Most notably, in 2017-2018, substantial work was completed on both units 2125 and 2127, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, electrical rewiring, and comprehensive upgrades to plumbing systems, with permits showing combined costs exceeding $158,000. The building saw further improvements in 2018 with the installation of new furnaces, bathroom facilities, and an electrical service upgrade from 100-amp to 200-amp configuration. A complaint was filed in December 2018 regarding unauthorized construction of a room in the garage, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

The property has a documented tenant buyout of $160,000 for unit 2127 in August 2016, while a planned accessory dwelling unit addition permit was withdrawn in 2018 due to timing restrictions related to OMI status. Recent activity around the property (2024-2025) has primarily consisted of several street cleaning and parking enforcement issues, including reports of human waste/urine on public ways and multiple abandoned vehicle complaints, though these are external to the property itself. The building's extensive renovation history suggests significant investment in improving living conditions, particularly during the 2017-2018 period, with completed permits showing systematic upgrades to nearly all major systems including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

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Risk rating

How 2125-2127 Lawton 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
19thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 659 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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