168-170 Lexington St

Rare Edwardian Gem: 1,293 sq. ft. 4BR/1.5BA Flat in Mission-Valencia-17th-21st top spot! Discover a spacious, sunlit 1,293 sq. ft. top-floor Edwardian flat in San Francisco's vibrant Mission-Valencia corridor. Move-in-ready, this home blends historic charm with modern upgrades, perfect for professionals seeking space, transit, and value. Few 4BR/1.5BA units over 1,250 sq. ft. exist under $7,000 in this prime Valencia-18th St area - act fast to secure this deal! YOU'LL HAVE FIVE (5) ROOMS (4 bedrooms + a 200 sq. ft large DR/LR common room), plus a sunny office nook, and trust why many Ivy Leagues also choose this neighbor prove its uniqueness + smart choice, all in all it offers the best quality of life that SF can offer! Why Rent Here? 10 Unique Features/Reasons: 1. Prime unbeatable location just steps from the Valencia Corridor - 18th Street's hot spot for international eateries (Delfina, Tartine, Bi-Rite, etc.), nightlife (The Chapel & more), and beloved community hubs (Dolores Park, Mission Playground, Clarion Alley murals) and host ~10x street foods/music/parade/celebrations every year to bring excitement to life - that's what a young successful called living the best quality of life that SF can offer! Walk only 2-3 minutes to vibrant social scenes, yet retreat to a quiet alley near the SFPD Mission Station for added safety. It sits on a quiet one-way alley that naturally reduces car traffic, giving you super-safe walkability and peaceful sleep! A very rare and valuable blend of energy and tranquility - offering the true convenience and calm of two worlds in one place, delivering great value that's hard to find anywhere else!! 2. Stunning 25-ft window floods the kitchen (and nearly every common area) with 10+ hours of daylight and garden views, creating an uplifting, energy-saving environment rare in SF rentals. 3. Spacious bedrooms include four flexible spaces: BR 1 (121 sq. ft.), BR 2 (168 sq. ft.), BR 3 (114 sq. ft. total: 72.2 sq. ft. private + 42.2 sq. ft. sunny office nook), and BR 4 (studio-size 227 sq. ft. converted living room with a lockable door, fits two king-size beds plus portable closets/dressers). BR 3's nook is ideal for WFH (Work-From-Home), study, or creative use, with access to a 200 sq. ft. shared dining/living common area for added space. A creative solution to make group living fun: tenants can agree to rotate BR 3 and BR 4 (e.g., weekly, monthly, or quarterly) for a fair split, ensuring everyone enjoys the 227 sq. ft. larger room periodically to happily share this nearly 1,300 sq. ft bright home in a top location. Roommates choose their own rooms and coordinate rent splits through a designated tenant coordinator, who submits one final payment to the property manager. 4. Shared bathrooms with one full bath and one half bath ensure convenience for group living. Both toilets are communal and not en-suite or primary bathroom where other roommates cannot have access - you can wait for a shower, but 2+ roommates cannot wait for a toilet if each occupies over 20-30 minutes. What if someone's sick & uses toilet 4x/day, can others wait up to 1 hr. without fight or accident!? Avoid all such impractical en-suite or private or primary bathroom for true co-living! 5. Top transit hub with 6-10 min walk to 16th/24th St BART, J Church Muni Metro, and tech shuttles. Access 15+ bus lines within 7 min: 9 (San Bruno), 9R (San Bruno Rapid), 12 (Folsom/Pacific), 14 (Mission), 14R (Mission Rapid), 22 (Fillmore), 27 (Bryant), 33 (Ashbury/18th St), 48 (Quintara/24th St), 49 (Van Ness/Mission), 55 (16th St), 67 (Bernal Heights), 90 (San Bruno Owl), 292 (San Mateo Intermodal), 397 (San Francisco-Daly City). Connects to downtown, SFO, Silicon Valley, and East Bay. Easy I-280/US-101 access. 6. Responsive on-site manager ensures prompt repairs and clear communication. 7. Free in-building washer/dryer saves time and costs. If the laundry machines or gas stove (currently working well) ever fail, we'll replace them with brand-new models at no cost. 8. Shared outdoor patio and garden with BBQ, tables, and planting buckets for relaxation or gardening. 9. Optional private driveway parking for $200/mo. (vs. $400+ nearby). 10. Auspicious address number 168 - in many cultures, "168" symbolizes lifelong prosperity. This home blends positive energy, abundant sunlight, and a prime location - ideal for thriving in career, relationships, and well-being. Additional Highlights: Completely renovates include a new kitchen sink, stone countertops, vinyl flooring, cabinets, toilets, refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and 10-ft ceilings. Flexible 200 sq. ft. dining/living area is great for entertaining or WFH. BR 3's sunny nook is ideal for video calls or study. Kitchen features an ultra-quiet 6-speed cooking fan with auto-clean function, microwave, reliable gas stove/oven with timer (which has worked flawlessly for years - and if it ever fails, we'll replace it with a brand-new model at no cost to you; it's a simple fix under $1,000 but top location house with 25' windows you spend extra $100k just cannot build another unit that makes it stand out unbeatable value), and refrigerator. A portable dishwasher of your choice will be provided move-in ready at no cost (landlord buys for you). Serene alley near SFPD Mission Station is safe for late-night walks with bright streetlights. Storage includes large closets, bathroom storage, and pantry. Why Choose This Flat? San Francisco's housing shortage means 4BR units under $7,000 are rare, often with 20-80+ applicants. This flat offers unmatched value: large bedrooms from 121-227 sq. ft., abundant sunlight, a 200 sq. ft. common area (where studios or 1BDs cannot offer), and a prime location near transit, dining, and social hubs. For ~$1,280-$1,487/share, you get more space than $2,000-$3,500 studios or 1BDs in the area. Live in a vibrant community, surrounded by SF's best culture, with the safety of a quiet alley. Lease Terms Rent options: 12+ Months: $5,949/mo. for 1-4 tenants, ~$1,487/share for 4, tenants split based on room sizes (121, 168, 114, & 227 sq. ft.). Smart you can lock in the deal now then later always can add 1-2 more roommates to lower the rent to $1,487/person, that's much cheaper than rent a 3BR unit in this area which usually cost over $5,100 or $1,700/share for 3! A sunny unit in an excellent sought-after location adds roommate(s) very easily! 4-11 Months: $6,399/mo. for 1-4 tenants. Add $450/mo. for 5th occupant, max 5 with approval. This brings ~$1,280/share for 5 - very affordable for the location and amenities. Fixed-term leases (4-11 mo. or 12 mo.) convert to month-to-month after term ends. Security Deposit = 1x rent: $5,949 for 12+ months with 1-4 tenants; $6,399 for 4-11 months or for 5 tenants. Utilities: Complimentary Monkeybrains Wi-Fi (~100+ Mbps); tenants pay PG&E, share water/garbage. Pet Policy: Well-behaved pets welcome with $500 deposit + $50/mo./pet, restrictions apply. No smoking. Application: Submit 2 recent pay stubs or job offer letter, 2-3 months' bank statements, rental references (full name, phone, & email address), passport/U.S. work visa copies if applicable, cosigner documents if needed. Contact: Msg me here or text only (please no calls) for a virtual tour video or to ask questions. You can also click on "Book tour now" to schedule a tour fast! Don't miss this chance to live large & sun-filled in the unbeatable Mission-Valencia-18th Corridor hot spot! Your neighbors here are graduates of Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCSF, and UCLA - top professionals in their fields. I'm just a UCD graduate myself, an engineer and inventor. These high achievers have chosen this unbeatable location for their own unique reasons. Living here means surrounding yourself with some of the world's most talented and resourceful individuals. Reason #11 to live here: Just like parents pay more to live near top schools, choosing to live among high achievers is an investment in your own growth. Warren Buffett reminds us: Real estate in the best location at a fair price is great value. This vibrant, supportive community is filled with professionals from top universities - people who can inspire, mentor, and elevate your path across life's A-Z (fields). Success leaves clues - and this neighborhood is full of them. Most mediocre renters only focus on price - and often regret it later under a mediocre manager. Always remember that value means checking off all 11 boxes - location, layout, natural light, flexibility, safety, responsive management, fast repairs, honest communication, vibrant community, and thoughtful extras that make life better. Where else can you find this kind of energy, these 25' sun-filled windows, and this caliber of neighbors at this price point? Thank you for your interest - welcome home to a neighborhood of talent and inspiration.