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835 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0073020 3 units · 1925

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 835 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
Floors—
Year built1925
Total area2,777 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0073020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Henry & Patricia Lew Family
Mailing address
Lew Henry A & Patricia C Tr 46 St Claire Ct Pleasant Hill CA 94523
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 835 Lombard Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Henry & Patricia Lew Family, has an extensive and complex history since its construction in 1925. The property has undergone numerous modifications and faced multiple regulatory challenges, with the most pressing current issues being several active violations and complaints filed in 2023 regarding incomplete permit work and expired permits from 2012 (PA201209139628, PA201206263426, and PA201202103932). These permits were originally intended to address various improvements including bathroom and laundry room installations, electrical work, and kitchen remodeling. The building's history reveals a persistent pattern of unauthorized modifications and subsequent remediation efforts, including attempts to remove illegal units (evident from permits filed in 2010 and 2009) and address various housing code violations.

Significant past issues include mold and water intrusion problems documented in 2006 violations affecting bathroom and bedroom areas, which remain active as of the latest complaints. The building has undergone various renovation proposals over the years, including plans for rear additions and roof modifications that were ultimately canceled or denied. Electrical upgrades have been completed, including the installation of new circuits and smoke detectors in 2012, and plumbing improvements have been addressed as well. The property has faced multiple housing inspection challenges, with several complaints recorded between 2002 and 2023 highlighting concerns such as unauthorized partitions, ventilation issues, and water-related problems. While some historical issues have been resolved, the most recent complaints indicate ongoing concerns related to uninspected and incomplete work, suggesting potential compliance and safety issues that may affect resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 835 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
23th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 872 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.3%
Moderate concern 51.8%
Severe concern 12.9%
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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The story over time

835 Lombard St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Plumbing Permit Jul 25
Work category: 1p; gas test inspection
Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 12
Work category: 1p; replace water heater

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