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172 Landers St

Mission Dolores, SF 94114 3557026 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Mission Dolores — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 172 Landers 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3557026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
172 Landers St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
July 28, 2021

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 172 Landers Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Jennifer Lachman, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing in 1997 and replacement of plaster with sheetrock in the same year. Currently, there are two major proposed construction projects under review that would significantly update the building, including exterior additions to both units, new rear decks and stairs, window replacements, skylights installation, new front entry steps and gate, as well as substantial interior remodeling of both units, featuring kitchen renovations and the addition of new rooms and facilities.

The building's record includes some concerning historical issues, such as an active building complaint from 1994 regarding unauthorized changes to construction plans that affected ventilation and stair access, though this appears to be an isolated incident from nearly three decades ago. More recently, in December 2020, there was a fire complaint about blocked exits, which was promptly corrected within a week. The property has experienced several maintenance and public space issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023 and 2025, including incidents of human waste, debris, and various street cleaning matters. Two notable concerns involved blocked driveways by vehicles in July 2023, though both were resolved through parking enforcement. The most recent 311 call, from January 2025, reports the presence of graffiti, which remains unresolved as of now.

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Risk rating

How 172 Landers 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
89thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 88 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

172 Landers St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 07
Interior remodel to both units of an existing duplex . remodel existing kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, & dining. new rear horizontal addition to both units. new rear deck and exterior stairs. all new windows. new skylights. new front entry steps & gate.
$650,000 · Filed
Building PermitMay 05
Addressing permit only: purpose of this permit is to link 174 landers st to apn 3557/026.

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