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135 Lexington St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589063 3 units · 1 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 135 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1906
Total area1,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589063
Ownership

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

Mailing address
953 Martin Trl Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
December 29, 1992

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 135 Lexington Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Mak John Yuhong & Chen Xun, has a notable history dating back to its 1906 construction. The building's records show an early housing violation from January to April 1995 regarding an illegal downstairs unit, though this issue was eventually abated. More recently, there have been recurring concerns about sidewalk management and public cleanliness in the immediate vicinity, with multiple 311 calls between 2022 and 2024 primarily related to parking violations on sidewalks and various street cleaning needs including reports of waste, garbage, and debris. The most recent incidents in 2024 involved blocked sidewalks and parking violations, though these were either not found upon inspection or resulted in citations. The building's safety systems have been test-activated twice, though neither incident involved actual fires or resulted in civilian injuries. While the property itself does not appear to have any recent violation history, the surrounding area has experienced persistent challenges with street maintenance and parking enforcement as documented through multiple 311 calls over the past two years.

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Risk rating

How 135 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
50thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1190 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

135 Lexington St event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 22
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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