168 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 168 Lexington Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Mission neighborhood, built in 1906 and currently owned by Alexander K. Law. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decades, with the most recent major work being a completed reroofing project in October 2024 costing $6,000, which follows the pattern of earlier roofing work done in 1994.

The building underwent a concerning series of violations in 2015-2016, including issues with weatherproofing of siding, storage violations, and multiple fire safety concerns regarding combustible materials and storage. The property has also had documented problems with unsafe work practices, including questionable exterior paint removal procedures in 2015-2016, with concerns about lead paint containment. Historical records show notable past issues, including a heating system failure in 1995-1996, hoarding conditions in 2015 (with reports of possible rodent infestation), and various building code violations.

The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily relating to sidewalk cleanliness and parking issues, with a concerning infestation report in May 2022. While many of the earlier violations appear to have been resolved (often noted as "Condition Corrected"), the building's history suggests periodic maintenance and compliance challenges. The most recent permit activity indicates ongoing maintenance attention to the building's infrastructure, though the relatively high number of past violations and complaints warrants attention to any emerging patterns in building condition or maintenance response.