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160 Lexington St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589077 2 units · 1 fl · 1906

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
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 160 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
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1906
Total area1,436 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3589077
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cohen Gal A
Mailing address
160 Lexington St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
101194

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 160 Lexington Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Gal A. Cohen, is a one-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906. The building has undergone several significant modifications over the past few decades, with the most recent major work occurring between 2012-2022. In 2012, substantial renovations were carried out including wall removal and foundation work on the lower floor, along with kitchen remodeling and electrical upgrades. A notable safety improvement was completed in 1996 when damaged and unsafe stair landings were replaced, though several permits from the 1990s and early 2000s, including bathroom repairs and a kitchen removal project, either expired or required renewal. The electrical systems have seen recent attention, with new wiring work completed in March 2022 for wall receptacles and lighting.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety issues in recent years, primarily related to external concerns. Since 2024, there have been multiple reports of parking violations in the vicinity, including vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, though enforcement officers were frequently unable to locate the offending vehicles. There are also records of graffiti and garbage issues near the property, with one graffiti case still open as of June 2024. A fire service call was recorded, but it resulted in no injuries and was classified as a general service matter with no concerning implications. While these external issues don't directly impact the building's interior conditions, they do reflect some ongoing challenges in the immediate neighborhood. The building's history shows a pattern of regular maintenance and upgrading over the years, with particular focus on structural safety and modern amenities, though some historical permits indicate past concerns that appear to have been addressed.

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Risk rating

How 160 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
86th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 333 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings 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 73.4%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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The story over time

160 Lexington St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Electrical Permit May 21
Work to be done in 162 lexington st: install new electrical panel to replace (e) federal paficic electrical panel in 162 lexington st garage. the (e) electrical panel witll turn to junction box. open wall install 4 receptacles, 1 switch, 1 light in bedroom. open wall install 4 receptacles in living room. open wall install 3 receptacles in kitchen. open wall install 2 gfci, 2 switches, & two lights in bathroom. install 6 new circuits.
Issued
311 RequestMar 06
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