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985-989 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0072015 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 985-989 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
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
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0072015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ayrout Essla Ursula
Mailing address
525 Pennsylvania Ave San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
051220

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987 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
989 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
985 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

This two-story multi-family residential building, located at 985-989 Lombard Street in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, was constructed in 1908 and contains 3 units. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, most notably a complete unit remodel in 2020 costing $176,000 that included kitchen improvements, bathroom updates, and the addition of a new bathroom, with corresponding plumbing (PP20201102785) and electrical work (E20201102225) also completed. Earlier attempts at renovation in 2020 at 987 and 989 Lombard were cancelled, though electrical upgrades were successfully completed in 2019 including rewiring work in the living room and installation of new bathroom and kitchen circuits.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety compliance, with several violations noted in July 2006 related to gas utility shutoff tools, fire extinguisher charging, and gas meter instructions - all of which were promptly abated within two weeks. A historical record shows illegal short-term rental activity at 985 Lombard that was resolved when the tenant removed their listing and confirmed no future reservations. Recent exterior maintenance issues have been addressed through 311 calls, including sign repairs and general cleaning, with the most recent activity being a resolved sign repair case in April 2024. The property appears well-maintained, with all identified violations and complaints having been resolved, and no active violations or complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 985-989 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
84th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 181 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.3%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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985-989 Lombard St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 25
House trap replacement
Canceled

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