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616-618 Lombard St

North Beach, SF 94133 0064032 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 616-618 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 1909
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,636 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0064032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mooi Tsien Lie & Sjoe Lien
Mailing address
Mooi Tsien Lie & Sjoe Lien 618 Lombard St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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616 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
618 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

Located at 616-618 Lombard Street in North Beach, this two-unit multi-family residential building was constructed in 1909 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years. Most notably, between 2021-2022, the property underwent comprehensive window replacement work, including the installation of 14 new front windows with Milguard fiberglass units and 3 rear windows with vinyl frames, at a total cost exceeding $58,000. The building has also received attention to its second story windows, with rot repairs performed in both May 2022 and December 2022. Prior to these improvements, in 2017, a substantial renovation project was completed on the second-floor unit, encompassing kitchen and bathroom remodeling, including plumbing and electrical work, with an approximate cost of $35,000.

Recent maintenance and infrastructure support have been notable, including a completed sewage discharge issue from the side sewer vent in January 2025. However, the property has faced several challenges in the past year regarding sanitation in the immediate vicinity, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and waste on the surrounding streets and sidewalks throughout 2024, including incidents involving human or animal waste. While these external cleanliness issues have been generally resolved through city services, they represent the most significant recent concern associated with this address. The building's structural integrity and resident comforts appear to have been well-maintained through recent capital improvements, particularly focusing on window upgrades and basic maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 616-618 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
99th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 4 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
97%
No DBI
violation
3%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Final warnings, owner's portfolio

Final warnings issued across all buildings this owner is registered on.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 93.7%
Moderate concern 4.2%
Severe concern 2.1%
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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616-618 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMar 20
Garbage and debris

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