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941-953 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0072048 3 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
25
FewerMore

This building has 25 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 941-953 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 1925
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.

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 1925
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area3,705 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0072048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Joanne Eng, Lombard Flats, 949 Lombard St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
January 08, 2016

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949 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
941 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
945 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
947 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
951 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
943 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
953 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 941-953 Lombard Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925 in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the property in 2002 ($13,000), and a substantial garage/work room addition with a roof deck above in 2001 ($350,000). The property experienced a major fire incident in January 2001 that affected the second, third, and fourth floors, though this was subsequently addressed by September 2001. More recently, there have been some maintenance and compliance issues, including a 2018 complaint regarding unauthorized construction and multiple units being created within the building, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. A rooftop deck repair was documented in mid-2018 to address a complaint about old nails on the roof deck.

The building has gone through several routine housing inspections (2004, 2006, 2007), and various renovation and maintenance work has been performed over the years, including electrical upgrades in 2003 (noting the installation of numerous electrical fixtures and a 300-amp service upgrade) and plumbing maintenance such as a water heater replacement in 2014. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to street cleaning issues and sidewalk accessibility, though these are generally not directly related to the building's condition or management. There have been some concerns about illegal units and expired permits, particularly in the 2018 complaint, though these issues were not deemed to warrant active enforcement proceedings.

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Risk rating

How 941-953 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
48thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 589 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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941-953 Lombard St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 23
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 23
Blocking driveway cite tow

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