147-151 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 147-151 Lexington Street in the Inner Mission, owned by S Lew Family LLC, was constructed in 1909 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years. Most recently, in August 2024, exterior deck repairs costing $20,000 were permitted, while the building had previously completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015, which included the installation of plywood on basement walls and replacement of front wall siding. The building's safety record shows both historical and recent attention to fire and life safety systems, with a complete repair of handrails, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers documented in 2003, though several violations were noted during a 2023 periodic health and safety inspection related to stairs, structural maintenance, and self-certification requirements that remain active as of October 2023.

The building has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris outside the property, with multiple 311 calls between June and November 2024 reporting abandoned furniture and loose garbage, though these have been resolved by city services. Prior building complaints include a 2018 observation of security concerns regarding a fire escape door and a 2015 inquiry about unpermitted construction work, both of which were resolved. The property achieved compliance with soft-story requirements as a Tier 4 building, demonstrating completed seismic improvements.

Historical complaints from 1996 and 2003 revealed various maintenance issues typical of older buildings, including plumbing problems and the need for general repairs, though these were subsequently addressed. The building's documented history reflects ongoing maintenance and safety improvements, though the active violations from the 2023 inspection warrant attention. The property has maintained compliance with major safety requirements such as seismic retrofitting, and while there are recurring issues with exterior debris, these have been consistently addressed by city services.