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129 Lexington St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589065 4 units · 3 fl · 1962

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 129 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 1962
2 or more units
4 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 1962
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1962
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589065
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gerson Robert B & Shiu-gers 260 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
August 10, 2005

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 129 Lexington Street is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by Gerson/shiu-gerson Fmly Rev. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. In the early 2000s, the property underwent major renovations including the installation of a fire sprinkler system ($27,600) in garage and living areas in 2006, reconfiguration of interior layouts in 2005, and a substantial renovation in 2004 that reduced the unit count from five to four. A significant cluster of building violations was recorded in October 2003 related to fire safety, smoke detection, and interior surfaces, though these were all abated by January 2004. The building's history includes multiple complaints from the late 1990s through early 2000s regarding various maintenance issues, including a serious complaint in 1997 about unsanitary conditions, mold, broken windows, and heating problems, along with gas-related concerns.

The property has maintained compliance with building codes since the major violations were addressed in 2004, and recent improvements have focused on maintenance and safety upgrades. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) primarily concern external issues such as sidewalk cleaning and graffiti, though these are not building-specific problems. The property underwent a dwelling unit merger process with mandatory Design Review, which was approved. A fire violation was recorded in December 2008 related to exits/fire escapes, though there are no active fire safety concerns on record. Recent inspections and maintenance work suggest ongoing attention to building upkeep, though the pattern of maintenance issues in the late 1990s and early 2000s indicates there was a significant period requiring substantial improvements to meet housing codes and resident needs.

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Risk rating

How 129 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
65thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 833 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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129 Lexington St event timeline

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311 Request May 14
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