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164-166 Lexington St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589078 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 164-166 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589078
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cervantez Thomas J & Eve H
Mailing address
4050 25th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
011707

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166 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
164 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 164-166 Lexington St in the Inner Mission is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Thomas J & Eve H Cervantez. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance-related work in recent years, particularly focusing on stair safety and utility connections. In 2016, the building received multiple violations that required attention, including issues with stairs, hazardous mechanical equipment, unapproved wiring and plumbing, lead paint concerns, and fire safety compliance. The property underwent repairs to address rotted wood in the back stairs in July 2016 and completed plumbing and electrical work related to washer/dryer connections in the basement during the same period. A significant violation from 2016 regarding combustible storage and fire safety was formally abated in February 2017, along with several other housing code violations.

Historical maintenance records show recurring attention to stair safety and deck repairs, with work performed in 1999, 2008, and 2016 addressing various structural issues. The building's utility systems have been periodically updated, as evidenced by the 2017 installation of a dedicated 20-amp circuit for laundry facilities. More recent complaints primarily relate to parking issues and general street cleaning matters, with multiple citations issued for vehicles parking on sidewalks in early 2024. The property has experienced periodic lead paint concerns and combustible material issues, with the most recent lead-related complaint filed in 2019 and a fire complaint from 2011 regarding combustible materials that was corrected upon inspection. The building's maintenance history demonstrates a pattern of addressing age-related structural issues, particularly in exterior stair components, while maintaining compliance with housing code violations through appropriate repairs and system updates.

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Risk rating

How 164-166 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
28th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1714 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.4%
Moderate concern 44.1%
Severe concern 21.4%
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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164-166 Lexington St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 05
Blocking driveway cite only

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