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312 Lombard St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0061002G 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 312 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 1926
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area2,212 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0061002G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Louis G Sarto 2000 Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Louis G Sarto, Trustee 300 Lombard St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
032698

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312 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
312 Lombard St #312a, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 312 Lombard Street, located in Telegraph Hill and built in 1926, has undergone significant recent improvements under the ownership of the Louis G Sarto 2000 Revocable Trust. Most notably, in December 2022, the property completed an interior remodel converting first-floor storage space into a media room, exercise room, and full bathroom, costing approximately $53,000. The building has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including a complete electrical system overhaul in early 2022 with new panels and wiring throughout, installation of separate furnace systems for each unit, and window replacements on the Lombard Street facade to comply with previous complaints. Recent work from 2023 includes the addition of a new full bathroom and associated plumbing systems, as well as electrical installations for the basement/garage level and sewer pump.

The property has experienced some operational challenges and compliance issues, including a period of unpermitted window replacement in late 2021 that generated resident complaints, though this was subsequently addressed through proper permitting. There was also a temporary construction-related complaint in October 2021 regarding work activity and site management, which was resolved quickly. An illegal short-term rental complaint was filed and resolved in 2014, resulting in penalties and changed rental terms. Planning records indicate ongoing review of a revision to change a roof hatch to a penthouse over the spiral stair to the roof deck, demonstrating active engagement with building improvements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure needs, including a complete sewer lateral replacement in 2010, while various historical complaint records have been consistently resolved through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 312 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
79th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 144 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.8%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

312 Lombard St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 23
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202108035671, 202203250865, 202109309608. all work is complete.
$1 · Issued
Building PermitDec 23
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202111051921. all work is complete.

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