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444-446 Lombard St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0062014 12 units · 3 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 444-446 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 1908
2 or more units
12 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.

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 1908
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area9,954 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0062014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1849 Cedar St Apt A Berkeley CA 94703
Last sale
—

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444 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
446 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 444-446 Lombard Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by John T. Hayden, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1908. Most recently, in August 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to include low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, with work continuing through June 2023. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work in 2015, which included significant structural improvements such as Ufer ground installation and temporary relocation of the electrical panel. The property has maintained active attention to infrastructure needs, including water heater replacements in 2011 and 2017, sewer line replacement in 2010, and roof replacement in 2019.

The building has experienced some maintenance challenges, most notably a current active complaint from January 2025 regarding a ceiling leak and mold issue in the bathroom of Unit 1. While there have been multiple fire safety complaints over the years regarding extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems, most of these issues have been promptly addressed and corrected, with the exception of a few where no merit was found. Historical improvements include foundation reinforcement work completed in 1995, deck repairs in 2013, and various plumbing upgrades. The property has undergone routine inspections, and while there were several fire safety violations documented in 2006, these were all abated by July 2006. Recent external maintenance issues have included sidewalk defects, tree maintenance needs, and various general cleaning matters, though many of these have been resolved through appropriate city channels.

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Risk rating

How 444-446 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
3rdpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 663 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 84%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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444-446 Lombard St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Sep 08
Date last observed: 24-aug-25; identity of person performing the work: all work done by 2b living apt; unit: 7; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water heater installed w/o permit; work w/o permit; electrical work being performed w/o permit; kitchen/bathroom remodel w/o permit; ; additional information: no permits at all for new modern kitchen & newly installed appliances, bathroom, sinks, new in unit washer dryer/washer;
Code Enforcement Section
Fire ComplaintJun 09
Alarm Systems

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