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64 Lafayette St

South of Market, SF 94103 3511042 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 64 Lafayette 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area1,811 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3511042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Steven G Miller Living Trus
Mailing address
Steven G Miller, Trustee 64 Lafayette St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
060500

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Initial analysis

The property at 64 Lafayette St is a 2-story multi-family residential building located in the South of Market neighborhood, containing three units and owned by the Steven G Miller Living Trust. Built in 1908, this flats & duplex style building has experienced several significant events over the past years, most notably a compliance issue in 2007 when an unauthorized third unit was discovered in the garage level, resulting in multiple violations including unapproved electrical and plumbing work, improper floor occupancy, and inadequate fire safety materials. This situation was ultimately resolved by October 2013 through various permits and repairs, including the conversion of rooms to storage, legalization of a half bath, and necessary electrical corrections.

More recent improvements to the property include the installation of a solar system in 2017 with 10 roof-mounted PV modules, and termite-related repairs in 2017 costing $10,200. The building's maintenance history shows attention to compliance issues, with multiple permits issued to address past violations. Of particular note, there has been a concerning pattern of street-level sanitation issues in the immediate vicinity of the building, with numerous 311 calls recorded in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris, including instances of human waste, abandoned furniture, and overflowing city garbage cans. These external environmental challenges have been consistently addressed and resolved by various city agencies, though they may impact the overall neighborhood experience.

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Risk rating

How 64 Lafayette 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
38th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 267 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.6%
Moderate concern 26.7%
Severe concern 20.7%
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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The story over time

64 Lafayette St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 06
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestFeb 13
Garbage and debris

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