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1320 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0499002B 33 units · 6 fl · 1927

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1320 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
33 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units33
Floors6
Year built1927
Total area25,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0499002B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
December 16, 2014

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Initial analysis

1320 Lombard Street is a 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, containing 33 units and currently owned by 1320-1380 Lombard IIA LLC. The property has undergone extensive renovations between 2020-2022, including multiple unit conversions and upgrades, with work completed in Units 103, 205, 301, 404, 405, and 501 involving kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations. A significant recent development is the proposed addition of 29 accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within the existing envelope of the building complex, currently under review and listed as "On Hold" as of 1/13/25.

The building has experienced several noteworthy maintenance and safety concerns. Most recently, in October 2024, there was a complaint regarding the elevator being out of service for two weeks, affecting elderly residents. In early 2023, there were multiple complaints about inadequate heating systems, with violations for failing to provide minimum heat requirements. The building underwent mandatory fire alarm system upgrades in 2019 and 2023, with the most recent fire complaint in August 2024 related to the alarm system being resolved with conditions corrected. Historical issues include elevator service disruptions in July 2016 and various construction-related complaints in 2021 regarding unauthorized work and construction hours. The property has an active maintenance record, with multiple completed permits for infrastructure improvements, including plumbing, electrical, and fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1320 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
1stpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1122 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
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

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
High failure risk 90%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1320 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
Curb or curb ramp defect
Sidewalk and Curb
DBI ComplaintMar 12
Water mark on bdrm ceiling, still open and wall off with a plastic sheet, can't use the bdrm, no timeline for updates

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