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1568-1570 Lombard St

Marina, SF 94123 0497007 3 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1568-1570 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,094 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0497007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Farris James P 220 Montgomery St Ste 2000 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
April 17, 2007

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1570 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1568 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1568 A Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1568-1570 Lombard Street, built in 1924, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges in recent years. Most notably, the building experienced substantial water damage to unit 1568 in early 2023, resulting from an upper floor leak that affected the ceiling and caused electrical issues. This prompted the installation of a new NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system in 2022-2023, including a dedicated 2-inch fire service line, to enhance safety compliance. The building underwent a legalization process in 2019 to add one dwelling unit on level 1, which included improvements such as a new bathroom and kitchen facilities. Historical improvements include reroofing work in 2005, window replacements in 2004, and various electrical upgrades between 2007-2008.

The property has faced several violations and compliance issues requiring attention, particularly in 2018-2023, including fire safety concerns related to combustible storage, security requirements for exterior doors, smoke detector installations, and carbon monoxide detector compliance. Most of these violations were addressed by October 2024, during a process that involved multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs) and a director hearing in October 2024. A recent complaint from August 2024 noted issues with blistering/peeling paint on the exterior front elevations. The building has also experienced various maintenance and operational challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls over the years, including sewer issues (2020), parking enforcement matters, and general maintenance requests. While many older violations from the early 2000s appear to have been resolved, the building's recent history shows a pattern of periodic maintenance challenges and compliance requirements that have required attention from both management and regulatory authorities.

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Risk rating

How 1568-1570 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
14thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 850 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
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1568-1570 Lombard St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint May 21
Date last observed: 20-may-25; time last observed: 5/17/25; identity of person performing the work: hoa or unit at 1560 lombard st; floor: ground flo; exact location: main bldg; building type: both other building; ; additional information: 1560 lombard st hoa is building a wall in front of our permitted commercial sign. they did not speak with us or ask us permission to do so. now our tenant is threatening to cancel their lease because the sign is going to be blocked;
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