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290 Lombard St

North Waterfront, SF 94133 0060007 10 units · 6 fl · 1940

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 North Waterfront
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Waterfront average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 290 Lombard 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 1940
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1940
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
Units10
Floors6
Year built1940
Total area18,844 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0060007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Management Coast Propoerty 714 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
092320

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Initial analysis

290 Lombard Street is a 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1940, containing 10 units and currently owned by 290 Lombard LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations, including a complete reroofing project in 2024 costing $37,400, and substantial interior renovations of units 21 and 22 in 2018-2019 that involved comprehensive updates to kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical systems. The property has seen regular maintenance and upgrades to its systems, including the installation of electric vehicle charging equipment in 2021 and kitchen remodeling projects in unit 40 in 2007. While the building had several violations in 2006 related to fire escape maintenance and gas meter requirements, these were promptly addressed and abated by July 2006.

More recently, there is an active complaint from October 2023 regarding a noisy flagpole on the roof that reportedly causes disturbances throughout the neighborhood. The building's fire safety record shows primarily false alarms and system malfunctions, with only one minor cooking-related incident recorded. Recent 311 calls (between 2024-2025) have mostly concerned external issues such as street cleaning, parking, and tree maintenance. The property has maintained compliance with major building codes and requirements, as evidenced by completed permits and resolved violations. A small cell facility installation by Verizon Wireless was approved for the property in 2017.

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Risk rating

How 290 Lombard 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
62th percentile

Out of 8 buildings in this neighborhood, 3 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 7.7%
Moderate concern 36.6%
Severe concern 55.6%
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

290 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 28
At 290 lombard street, the owner or property manger has installed huge american flag on the roof. it is really gigantic, and it is creating a major noise issue by the constant ongoing flapping of the flag when the wind blows for the caller who lives nearby at 240 lombard. this may also be a violation of building codes. the caller has audio recordings which she can share if contacted. please investigate.(311 sr 101004512734)
Code Enforcement Section
311 RequestJul 27
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