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1618 Lombard St

Marina, SF 94123 0496004 13 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
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 1618 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 1926
2 or more units
13 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.

Building characteristics
Units13
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area8,813 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0496004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Po Ka & Shui W Tse Revoc Tr
Mailing address
764 17th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
041101

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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building at 1618 Lombard Street in the Marina district, built in 1926 and owned by Po Ka & Shui W Tse Revoc Tr, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2017 (as a Tier 3 soft-story building) and underwent reroofing work that same year. In recent years, the property has addressed multiple fire safety concerns, with three fire complaints in 2022-2023 regarding street numbering, exit maintenance, and alarm systems, all of which were corrected. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, including a significant 2008 incident involving a dryer fire in the laundry room due to lint buildup, which raised tenant safety concerns about the replaced appliance. Other documented tenant complaints have included mold issues, heating system failures, pest infestations, and various maintenance problems such as deteriorating stairs, insufficient hallway ventilation, and security concerns related to door access.

The property has shown some responsiveness to maintenance needs, with records showing replacement of a steam boiler and tank in 2009, sheetrock replacement in 2017, and multiple building repairs. However, there have been multiple instances of heating system problems (noted in 2002, 2007, and 2009) and various habitability issues that have required attention over the years. The building's management has addressed several routine inspections and violations, particularly regarding fire safety equipment and systems, though some older permits and complaints show as expired or incomplete. Recent years have seen several 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk conditions around the property, including reports of debris and waste, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1618 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
28th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 711 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 57.4%
Moderate concern 18.6%
Severe concern 23.9%
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

1618 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 09
Date last observed: 08-mar-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: address numbers are not easily visible from the street ;
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