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445-449 Lombard St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0077037 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 445-449 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 1910
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,924 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0077037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frank Salvatore Viollis 201
Mailing address
Viollis Frank Salvatore Tru 445 Lombard St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
070500

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445 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
449 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
447 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 445-449 Lombard Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Frank Salvatore Viollis, was constructed in 1910 and consists of two stories. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being the replacement of two double-hung rear windows in 2016. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to window upgrades, with multiple window replacements documented between 2003 and 2005, transitioning from various materials (aluminum, wood) to paintable wood composite. Other notable improvements include a roof replacement in 2003, installation of a direct vent wall heater in 2014, and a sewer replacement in 2010. The property has had three routine housing inspections (2000, 2004, and 2006) which were all completed without any noted ongoing issues.

The building's recent history is marked by two significant carbon monoxide (CO) detector incidents, though both were determined to be due to malfunction rather than actual CO presence, with no civilian injuries reported. In 2009, there were two sewage backup incidents that required attention, and more recently, there have been occasional reports of street cleaning issues near the property in 2021 and 2024. The property was approved for a Cottage Food Operation in 2014, indicating some level of permitted commercial activity within the residential unit. While there have been routine maintenance issues and some street-level concerns, there are no documented safety violations or serious incidents directly affecting residents, and the building's permit history demonstrates regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the ownership.

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Risk rating

How 445-449 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
88th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.0%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 10.9%
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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