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1556-1560 Lombard St

Marina, SF 94123 0497006C 4 units · 2 fl · 1948

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1556-1560 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 1948
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area4,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0497006C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mb Lombard Street Llc
Mailing address
Po Box 489 Mill Valley CA 94942
Last sale
061521

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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1560 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1558 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1556 A Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1556 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1556 B Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1556-1560 Lombard Street in the Marina neighborhood is currently undergoing significant improvements under the ownership of Mb Lombard Street LLC. Built in 1948, this apartment building is in the midst of adding two new units (ADUs) on the first floor, with construction permits issued in 2021 continuing through October 2024 for work on Units 1556A and 1556B. Recent permits indicate improvements including a new fire sprinkler system installation ($45,400) and changes to the entry layout with new concrete slabs ($50,000). The building has undergone important safety upgrades, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2022 ($90,000) to improve seismic resilience, and has addressed building code compliance with various fire safety improvements.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations documented between 2015 and 2024, though most have been abated. These have included problems with alarm systems, fire sprinkler maintenance, and emergency lighting. A recent tenant buyout occurred on October 7, 2024, totaling $59,915.53 for one tenant at Unit 1560. The building has undergone significant structural modifications and safety upgrades in recent years, including reroofing in 2020 ($43,000) and the addition of ADUs as part of the local ADU program. A series of parking-related complaints has been filed in 2024, primarily regarding driveway blocking, which while not directly affecting building conditions, indicates ongoing local parking challenges. The building's history shows active management with regular updates to comply with current codes and improve resident safety, though some historical violations suggest past maintenance challenges that appear to be currently addressed through ongoing improvements and upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1556-1560 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
66th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 336 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: multi-family flat

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.4%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 14.5%
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

1556-1560 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 07
Submit the as built structural drawing. ref 202306210515
$1 · Complete
Electrical PermitJan 09
Ref: witness test fees for final inspection for e202512167790

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