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156-158 Lexington St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589076 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
Above average
avg 2.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 156-158 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589076
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hor Cheung & Mak Chui Yung
Mailing address
1324 Felton St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
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158 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
156 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 156-158 Lexington Street in the Inner Mission is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Hor Cheung & Mak Chui Yung. The building's maintenance history shows recurring concerns over stair safety, fire safety, and plumbing issues. A significant cluster of violations was documented in October 2003, including problems with exterior doors, gas meter instructions, combustible storage, stair repairs, and fire extinguisher maintenance, though these were all abated by March 2004. More recent issues include drainage problems identified in June 2023, which were resolved by July 2023, and multiple fire safety violations recorded between 2012 and 2017 regarding blocked exits, electrical systems, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems - all of which were eventually corrected.

The property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, including a notable complaint in 1996 regarding rotting back stairs, window weatherstripping issues, and inadequate heating, which was resolved in 1997. Recent records from 2024-2025 show ongoing concerns with street-level maintenance, including multiple reports of garbage and debris. The most recent fire safety violations were recorded in January 2025, specifically regarding fire escape maintenance and general unsafe building conditions at the adjacent property address of 739-741 Valencia Street, which may have implications for the Lexington Street property's own fire safety systems if the violation is related to shared infrastructure. The building's documented history shows property management's ongoing efforts to address maintenance issues as they arise, though some problems have recurred over time.

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Risk rating

How 156-158 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
49th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1214 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.6%
Moderate concern 39.7%
Severe concern 19.7%
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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156-158 Lexington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 24
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMar 16
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