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68 Lynch St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0155031 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

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 68 Lynch 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,132 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0155031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Scott R Hodges Trustee 584 Castro St # 346 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

68 Lynch Street is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. Built in 1900, this flats and duplex structure is currently owned by the Marilyn J Aspesi Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several maintenance and repair work, most notably in 2012 and 2018 when repairs were made to address dry rot issues and structural integrity concerns with the rear stairs and landing, with costs of $5,000 and $3,000 respectively. An earlier permit from 1997 for reroofing work was recorded but is shown as expired in the system.

The property has experienced some concerning issues in recent years, with two significant complaints registered in January 2025 regarding a rodent/insect infestation and lack of heat, both of which were closed through official channels (with the latter going through the DBI Housing Inspection process). Prior to this, the building faced various maintenance and environmental challenges between 2020-2022, including incidents of graffiti, reports of human/animal waste near the property, and issues relating to street cleaning and sidewalk obstruction. While many of these issues were resolved through official channels, they indicate periodic maintenance and environmental challenges faced by the property and its surrounding area. The building's documented maintenance history from 2012 onwards shows regular attention to structural maintenance, particularly regarding exterior stair elements, though the relative age of the building (123 years old) suggests ongoing maintenance is likely necessary.

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Risk rating

How 68 Lynch 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
83rdpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 191 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

68 Lynch St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 06
Blocked Exits
Duplicate Complaint
Fire ComplaintApr 21
Blocked Exits

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