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2240 Lombard St

Marina, SF 94123 0490003A 15 units · 3 fl · 1928

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2240 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 1928
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1928
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area14,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0490003A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kwan Cecilia Choi Yuk Trust 7 Ferro Court Alameda CA 94502
Last sale
December 21, 2004

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2240 A Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2240 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

2240 Lombard Street is a 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Cecilia Kwan Trust and located in the Marina neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant safety and accessibility improvements in recent years, including multiple upgrades to the fire alarm system between 2022-2023, installation of automatic door operators for accessibility compliance in 2018, and the complete removal of a general advertising sign in 2019 which required various restoration work. The building has faced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations and complaints from 2022-2024 regarding blocked exits, electrical systems, fire extinguishers, sprinkler maintenance, and hazardous materials, most recently in October 2024. The property has completed its soft-story retrofit requirements as a Tier 4 building, achieving CFC certification.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have included several fire safety violations requiring correction in 2023-2024 related to sprinklers, extinguishers, and electrical systems, though many of these have been marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated." The most recent building complaints have involved environmental health and safety inspections in late 2023, including reports of graffiti and various infrastructure issues such as flooding and tree root damage to sidewalks. Historical records show past violations in the early 2000s related to fire safety and egress obstructions, though these were resolved by 2007. The building has undergone routine safety inspections in 2012 and 2013, and has maintained active compliance with most recent fire safety requirements through ongoing corrections and improvements, though some violations remain under review or require hearings as of late 2023/early 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2240 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
34thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 652 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2240 Lombard St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jun 09
Unit# 302: replace in unit sub panel in the closet (fpp). relocate to the outside of the closet. also for insurance comlaints notice. 60 amp.
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