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975-977 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0072016 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
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 975-977 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
2 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.

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 1907
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,506 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0072016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Emily Funke 1176 Fiske St Pacific Palisades CA 90272
Last sale

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977 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
975 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 975-977 Lombard Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1907, is currently under ownership of the Funke Emily Trust. The most recent significant modification to the property, occurring in September 2023, involves upgrading the basement access by replacing an existing window with a door on the building's right side, a change valued at $2,800. The building underwent substantial improvements in 2007, including kitchen renovations in both units with new cabinets and countertops, electrical upgrades (including receptacle replacements and new exhaust fans), and a complete reroofing project, all totaling over $27,000. A notable incident in the building's history occurred in 2005 when there were dry rot issues with the rear stairs that led to building code violations and life safety concerns due to removal of the rear stairwell without proper permits; these violations were eventually resolved by April 2008 through appropriate repair work valued at $15,000.

The property has experienced regular maintenance and infrastructure work over the years, including multiple sidewalk and street space repairs between 2006-2007. Recent external issues reported via 311 calls primarily involve general street cleanliness concerns and occasional hazardous material reports, though these are typical for urban environments and appear to be promptly addressed. There is currently an open tree-related issue from 2022 regarding sidewalk damage caused by tree roots, and a 2019 incident involving a fallen tree was transferred for resolution. The building's recent history suggests active maintenance of major systems, with the most recent permit focusing on basement access improvements, while the 2005 violations appear to have been an isolated incident rather than part of a recurring pattern.

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Risk rating

How 975-977 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
85thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 170 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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975-977 Lombard St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 04
Re-roofing with hot works
$10,000 · Issued

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