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1516 Lombard St

Marina, SF 94123 0497004A 4 units · 3 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1516 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area5,464 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0497004A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 1462 San Mateo CA 94401
Last sale
July 03, 2019

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Initial analysis

The property at 1516 Lombard Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by Alexander James Wall. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most current being the replacement of five front aluminum windows in January 2023, and a substantial kitchen and bathroom remodel in unit #3 completed in October 2022, which included new cabinets, countertops, sink, appliances, and lighting at a cost of $36,000. The building has seen important safety upgrades, including the addition of four fire sprinkler heads in the garage area in late 2020 (as part of a $5,000 project), and the replacement of two wall furnaces that same year. Unit #2 received a major renovation in 2019-2020, involving an expansion into garage space, with interior remodeling of both levels and the installation of new electrical systems.

Historical records show that the building has been maintained with various important renovations over the years, including reroofing projects in 2017 and 1998, and a compliance upgrade in 1986. A notable cluster of smoke detector violations was recorded in September 2000, specifically regarding the stairs and lobby areas, but these were resolved by November 2000. The property has had regular housing inspections, with all past violations promptly addressed. While there have been multiple 311 calls in recent years (most between 2021-2024), these primarily relate to street cleaning and waste management issues on public property, rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent planning records confirm the completion of the unit #2 expansion and the window replacement project, both properly documented under the owner's name.

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Risk rating

How 1516 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
57thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 425 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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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1516 Lombard St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 14
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk other
311 RequestApr 13
Damaging property

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