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147-151 Lexington St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589061 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 147-151 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 1909
2 or more units
6 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 1909
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589061
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1 Estero Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
—

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147 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
151 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 147-151 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

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
30thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1666 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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147-151 Lexington St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 10
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 02
Blocking driveway cite tow

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