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853-855 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0073018B 3 units · 3 fl · 1925

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 853-855 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area3,393 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0073018B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Coleman Fmly 1995 Revoc Lvg
Mailing address
Coleman Christopher B & Lin 1024 Rutledge Pl Pleasanton CA 94566
Last sale
030718

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855 A Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
855 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
853 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 853-855 Lombard Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1925 and currently owned by Coleman Family 1995 Revocable Living Trust, the building has undergone significant modifications and improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2015-2016, major renovations were completed to convert the property from two units to three, including seismic strengthening work, bathroom relocations, and the addition of an exit corridor at the garage level. This conversion also involved comprehensive improvements to safety systems, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system on the first floor, which followed the completion of kitchen remodeling projects on the second floor.

The building has been the subject of several permit-related complaints, particularly during late 2016, when neighbors reported concerns about expired permits and unauthorized work hours, including noise and sanitation issues related to construction activities. These complaints were formally documented but are no longer active. Most recent records indicate infrastructure improvements in 2024, including a complete replacement of the sewer main line and house trap, suggesting continued maintenance of essential systems. The property's documented improvements include extensive electrical and plumbing upgrades, with recent permits showing work on multiple bathrooms and kitchens, window replacements, and various modernizations to meet current safety and functionality standards. The building's recent history shows active maintenance and upgrading of critical systems, though there have been occasional issues with parking and noise, as evidenced by recent 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 853-855 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
51th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 555 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 59.0%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 19.7%
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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853-855 Lombard St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 09
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