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886-890 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0066011 3 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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 886-890 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0066011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Low Chong L & Jan Revoc Tru
Mailing address
Chong L Low 890 Lombard St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
031797

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888 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
890 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
886 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 886-890 Lombard Street in Russian Hill, owned by Low Chong L & Jan Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations over the years. The most recent major work was completed in 2017 with a $17,280 re-roofing project. Between 2006-2008, the building experienced multiple construction-related issues, including a suspended permit for laundry room reconstruction and exterior stairs work, which led to several building violations related to fire safety and structural elements. A notable incident occurred in 2007 when work was reported to exceed permit scope, reportedly affecting neighbor views. The property underwent electrical upgrades in 2008, including installation of a new 125-amp main service with three meters, and subsequent plumbing work involving washer and dryer removal.

The building has faced some maintenance challenges, with a 2015 violation related to lead paint hazards, though this was abated the same year. Historical records show earlier improvements including stucco removal and siding installation in 1993, and another re-roofing project in 1996. The property has been subject to routine housing inspections from 2001-2015, which generally appear to have been resolved, though there were multiple violations identified in 2006 related to fire safety and structural elements. Recent activity at the address has primarily consisted of routine parking and street maintenance issues, with no significant building-related complaints or violations recorded since 2015.

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Risk rating

How 886-890 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
93th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 79 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.2%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 22.5%
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

886-890 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 10
Unsafe excavation.
Code Enforcement Section
Plumbing PermitFeb 05
Work category: 1p; sewer later and house trap

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