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1610 Lombard St

Marina, SF 94123 0496003 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
Above average
avg 1.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1610 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 1927
2 or more units
12 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 1927
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area8,463 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0496003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688t San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
040721

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Initial analysis

1610 Lombard Street is a 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927 and currently owned by 1610 Lombard G1 Lp. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with extensive improvements to individual units between 2019-2021, including kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations, and the installation of washer/dryer units in multiple apartments. A notable upgrade was completed in late 2019 when the building's fire alarm system was improved with the addition of wireless low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet code requirements. The building underwent some concerning issues between 2020-2021, including violations for water damage, damaged ceilings and walls, and window repairs, though these were all officially abated by September 2021.

The most recent fire safety concerns were documented in October 2024 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems, though this complaint was found to have no merit. The building's soft-story retrofit work has been completed and certified, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Various unit upgrades have been efficiently addressed through multiple building permits, with the most significant work involving the complete renovation of Unit 303 in 2021, which included kitchen conversion, bathroom rehabilitation, and appliance installation. While the building's maintenance record shows attention to updating and repairing individual units, the property did experience issues with its fire alarm system as recently as 2022, when residents reported concerns about non-functionality. Planning records indicate various historical parking-related discussions, and there have been multiple street cleaning service requests recorded through 311 calls, though these appear to be routine maintenance matters.

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Risk rating

How 1610 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
20th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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 severity forecast
No violation 41.7%
Moderate concern 36.4%
Severe concern 21.9%
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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The story over time

1610 Lombard St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record Dec 11
Please provide a zoning verification letter including copies of any open/unresolved zoning violations, variances, special & conditional use permits, exceptions for the referenced property. Ref# 177200-22
Closed - Issued
Fire ComplaintOct 07
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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