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513-519 Lombard St

North Beach, SF 94133 0076001 7 units · 3 fl · 1917

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Beach — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 513-519 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 1917
2 or more units
7 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 1917
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area7,219 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0076001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
156 Sproule Ln San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
July 26, 2019

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Included addresses

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515 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1875 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1873 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1877 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
517 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
519 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
513 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 513-519 Lombard Street is a three-story, multi-family residential building with 7 units, constructed in 1917 and currently owned by May Robin. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with substantial improvements made between 2019-2022 including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels across different units, with corresponding electrical and plumbing upgrades. In particular, 2019 saw comprehensive kitchen updates with costs ranging from $5,000 to $22,000 per unit, along with bathroom improvements and the addition of new fixtures. The building's infrastructure received attention through work on electrical systems in 2005-2006, including service upgrades and circuit breaker installation, along with plumbing work including new water heaters and common laundry facilities in 2019.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over its history. In 2005, multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including problems with fire extinguishers and emergency exits, though these were all promptly abated within a month. Several complaints about construction work and maintenance issues were filed between 2004-2020, including concerns about water valves, heating problems, and unauthorized construction work, though these were generally resolved. Recent history shows numerous encampment-related complaints in late 2023 within the vicinity of the property, though these are external to the building itself. The building's systems have been regularly updated and maintained, with the most recent building permit from 2022 focusing on bathroom improvements, suggesting ongoing attention to unit condition and modernization.

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Risk rating

How 513-519 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
12thpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 319 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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513-519 Lombard St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 01
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJul 17
Overgrown tree

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