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520-524 Lombard St

North Beach, SF 94133 0063010 5 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 North Beach
Above average
avg 2.1
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 520-524 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 1907
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,734 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0063010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brian & Deanna Moore Lvg Tr
Mailing address
1281 Boulevard Way Walnut Creek CA 94595
Last sale
051321

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522 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
520 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
524 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 520-524 Lombard Street is a 3-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Brian & Deanna Moore Living Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past few years, with the most recent major work occurring in late 2024, involving a $214,000 remodel of a lower-level unit including bathroom, kitchen, window modifications, and installation of electrical heat pumps. Previous improvements from 2022 included exterior siding replacement with Hardi Plank material and dry rot repairs, while in 2020, the building received substantial upgrades including new electrical wiring, high-efficiency furnaces, and comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling in units 522 and 524.

The building has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety concerns, with all previous building violations from 2006 relating to lead-based paint, mold/mildew, damaged paint, and other interior issues being resolved by July 2006. A 2013 complaint regarding unauthorized window replacement was also closed. Recent building improvements suggest active maintenance and upgrading of building systems, including multiple bathroom and kitchen remodels, electrical system upgrades, and heating system improvements. The property has had routine housing inspections in 1999, 2004, and 2006, with all issues addressed. The most recent permit activities indicate ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the property's facilities, with multiple construction projects and system upgrades continuing through 2024, suggesting the building's systems and habitability conditions have been actively managed and improved over time.

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Risk rating

How 520-524 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
43th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 206 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

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 65.7%
Moderate concern 18.7%
Severe concern 15.6%
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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520-524 Lombard St event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 02
Building violation
Provide shutoff tool that can be used to shutoff the gas. provide diagram and instructions printed on paper at least eight and one-half inc…
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 02
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