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174 Lexington St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589080 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
55
FewerMore

This building has 55 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 174 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 1908
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.

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 1908
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,834 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3589080
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
174 Lexington St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
041897

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 174 Lexington St in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, constructed in 1908, is currently facing multiple significant building code violations and safety concerns, with most issues arising between January and July 2026. The property, owned by Dela Cruz Nieves, has an extensive history of maintenance and compliance challenges, as evidenced by 33 311 service requests, 16 Department of Building Inspection (DBI) complaints, 55 notices of violation, and 7 director hearings over the past seven years. The building's most pressing current issues include an active electrical outlet problem in the third bedroom, a recently reported sanitation violation involving excess trash attracting pests, and multiple violations recorded in June 2026 that have defined the property as a nuisance under San Francisco Housing Code Section 1001(d).

Recent complaints from 2026 show a pattern of concerning conditions, including reports of no heat or hot water, broken glass, pest infestations, damaged structural elements, and an apparently unpermitted dwelling unit in the basement. During this period, there have been numerous reports of garbage and debris issues, including human waste, and multiple violations related to the property's failure to comply with inspection scheduling requirements. While a building permit was filed in May 2025 for staircase replacement following a notice of violation, the overall record suggests ongoing challenges with property maintenance and code compliance. The recent concentration of violations and service requests, particularly those involving basic utilities and sanitation issues, indicates significant current challenges for residents, though it's important to note that the building has been subjected to various re-inspection requirements and notices of violation throughout this period.

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Risk rating

How 174 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
7th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2213 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.3%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 70.8%
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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174 Lexington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 28
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 13
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