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881-883 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0073017G 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 881-883 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 1926
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area2,399 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0073017G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Benjamin D Gardner Tr
Mailing address
Gardner Benjamin D Ttee 2400 Sw Park Pl Portland OR 97205
Last sale
040819

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881 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
883 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 881-883 Lombard Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1926 and currently owned by the Benjamin D Gardner Trust, this flats & duplex-style building has undergone significant improvements over recent years. Between 2016 and 2018, the property experienced substantial renovations including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical system upgrades to 200 amperes with new sub-panels, plumbing system improvements, and the addition of a roof deck. Notable completed projects during this period included kitchen and bathroom renovations ($75,000), new electrical installations for common areas, and the construction of a new roof deck ($25,000), as well as various plumbing upgrades for bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry facilities.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, though there was one cancelled permit for reroofing in 2017. Recent exterior maintenance issues have been documented, including a sidewalk defect due to tree roots (reported June 2024) and some parking-related incidents affecting access to the property. The most recent building-related incidents include a garbage removal request from 2024 and a parking enforcement case in 2023, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property has undergone careful compliance with building regulations, with planning records confirming the legality of improvements including a new half-bath on the ground floor and the roof deck installation, with specific attention to height and setback requirements.

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Risk rating

How 881-883 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
75th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 283 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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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 severity forecast
No violation 79.0%
Moderate concern 10.7%
Severe concern 10.4%
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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881-883 Lombard St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jun 18
Parking on sidewalk
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