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1926-1930 Lombard St

Marina, SF 94123 0493006 5 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
Above average
avg 1.1
27
FewerMore

This building has 27 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1926-1930 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 1924
2 or more units
5 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 1924
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area6,907 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0493006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 14634 Santa Rosa CA 95402
Last sale
122900

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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1926 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
133 Magnolia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1930 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1928 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
131 Magnolia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit building at 1926-1930 Lombard Street in the Marina neighborhood, built in 1924 and currently owned by Salvatore Latora, is experiencing significant and pressing maintenance issues as of October 2025. The property has active violations from October 2025 documenting serious infrastructure problems, including a faulty washer standpipe causing wastewater flooding in common areas, unsafe water heater installations, substantial dry rot on exterior walls, and numerous electrical safety hazards involving improperly installed cables, missing cover plates, and unauthorized electrical connections. These violations have resulted in the property being classified as a 'nuisance' under the San Francisco Housing Code. The building's habitability has been compromised by multiple plumbing failures, including a documented sewage pipe break in July 2026 that allegedly marked the third such incident in 18 months, recurring roof leaks, and water damage affecting common areas.

The building's safety features have come under scrutiny, with complaints about inadequate fire exits and questions regarding its residential status. A series of housing inspection complaints filed between 2024 and 2026 have documented various maintenance issues, including overflowing waste disposal facilities, plumbing failures, and concerns about basic safety requirements such as door viewers. The property's condition has resulted in multiple legal proceedings, including Director Hearings and Final Warnings, though these systems appear to have had limited effect on resolving ongoing violations. The building has experienced two fire incidents within the past seven years, adding to the list of safety concerns. The situation is particularly urgent given the relatively recent emergence of these problems, with many violations documented in October 2025 remaining unresolved as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1926-1930 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
3th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 958 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.8%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 69.7%
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

1926-1930 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 30
A sewage pipe broke leaking sewage into the apartment causing the apartment to reek of sewage. this is the 3rd time this has happened in the past 18 months.
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJul 29
Plumbing broken leaking

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