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1215 Lane St

Bayview, SF 94124 5308015 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1215 Lane 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 1911
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area1,272 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5308015
Ownership

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

Owner name
James F Blanding 2011 Tr
Mailing address
C/o Bayview Property Manage 1674 Revere Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1215 Lane Street in Bayview, owned by James F Blanding 2011 Trust, has a documented history of significant maintenance issues, particularly during 2012 when multiple violations were recorded regarding interior surfaces, including mold, damaged ceilings, and framing problems. These violations were eventually abated by December 28, 2012, following repairs that included addressing dry rot in exterior walls, reconstructing a rear retaining wall, and replacing water lines, with associated building permits totaling approximately $10,500. The property has experienced recurring plumbing and water-related issues over the years, with active complaints from 2008 regarding water intrusion into adjacent properties and historical complaints from 1997 about water seepage concerns.

More recent activity at the property has been relatively minimal in terms of structural issues, with the most significant recent events being multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris, toter placement issues, and a parking violation on the sidewalk in December 2024. The building's safety history shows no recorded civilian injuries from any fire incidents, though there have been two documented building fires (classified as unintentional and equipment-related) and one unauthorized burning incident, suggesting generally low fire risk. While the property has had recurring maintenance issues in the past, particularly regarding water and interior surfaces, there have been no major violation complaints in recent years, though the recent sanitation-related 311 calls may indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1215 Lane 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
23th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 294 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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 location

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

Neighborhood location

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

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 37.7%
Moderate concern 34.3%
Severe concern 28.0%
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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1215 Lane St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 09
Replace fpe panel to siemens and fix weather head.
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