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272-274 Lexington St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3596080 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 272-274 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 area2,912 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3596080
Ownership

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

Owner name
Santos Jaime & Padlog Shann
Mailing address
272 Lexington St Apt A San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
051118

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272 B Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
272 A Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
274 B Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
274 A Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 272-274 Lexington St in the Inner Mission, owned by Jaime Santos & Padlog Shann, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past two decades. Major improvements were completed between 2008-2010, including kitchen remodels in all units, window replacements, bathroom fixture updates, and electrical/system upgrades with costs totaling over $120,000. More recent maintenance work in 2016 addressed structural concerns, including dry rot repairs, concrete pier replacements, and guardrail strengthening, indicating ongoing attention to building safety.

The building has a history of addressing various maintenance issues, with the most concerning events occurring between 2001-2003 when multiple violations were cited regarding damaged ceilings/walls, stairs, fire safety, security, and plumbing systems. These violations were resolved by February 2003. More recent complaints from 2005 and 2007 indicated problems with water leaks and electrical issues, which were also addressed. Recent activity from 2023-2024 shows recurring issues with sidewalk cleanliness and parking violations in the vicinity of the building, though these are external to the property itself. The most recent building permit records and planning correspondence indicate that the property is currently in good standing, with no active violations or unresolved complaints on file since 2003.

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Risk rating

How 272-274 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
61th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 928 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.5%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 32.7%
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

272-274 Lexington St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Feb 09
Taras has been renting out his unit on and off for several years. He does not live there 275 nights of the year. His linkedin account shows he's based in Paris. This is in violation with the building regulations and we will be pursuing arbitration for that as well.
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