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167-169 Lexington St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589057 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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 167-169 Lexington 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,832 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589057
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ramirez Mario S
Mailing address
167 Lexington St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
070198

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167 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
169 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

At 167-169 Lexington Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, this two-story multi-family residential building, constructed in 1908, contains 3 units and is currently owned by Mario S. Ramirez. The property has a significant history of building violations and maintenance issues, with the most pressing concerns dating back to June 2000 when numerous violations were documented, including problems with window security, water damage, heating systems, electrical fixtures, and lead paint concerns. While some repairs were attempted through various permits in the following years, including stair repairs in 2013 and substantial remodeling in 2007 (costing $190,000), many of these violations remain active as of 2023. Notable events include a 2006 fire incident that caused considerable damage requiring extensive repairs, and more recent complaints from 2015 regarding inadequate hot water, bathroom ventilation issues, and plumbing problems.

The building has undergone some positive developments, with a solar panel installation approved in December 2024 (9.02 kW system with energy storage). However, persistent issues remain, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls regarding garbage and debris around the property throughout 2024, and ongoing housing code violations. Historical complaints from 2012 and 2010 suggested problems with unauthorized units, overcrowding, and various maintenance issues. The most recent active building complaint from 2013 concerned unauthorized construction work in the basement and other units, and there are ongoing concerns about illegal dwelling units on the property that were previously classified as closed but may require further verification.

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Risk rating

How 167-169 Lexington 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
44th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1333 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.6%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 57.0%
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

167-169 Lexington St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 21
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestMay 20
Encampment

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