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1210-1212 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0500008 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1210-1212 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0500008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
394 Pacific Ave Fl 2 San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
030821

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1210 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1212 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1210-1212 Lombard Street in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1900, has undergone significant recent improvements focused on safety and sustainability. The property has seen substantial fire safety upgrades, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system (NFPA-13R) completed in 2022, with subsequent modifications in 2023 to accommodate new battery storage requirements. The building has also received significant energy infrastructure improvements, including the installation of two separate 46.4 kWh energy storage systems in 2022 (total cost $129,000), solar panel installations, and a new sprinkler monitoring system with tenant notifications. Recent plumbing work has included comprehensive updates to both units, fireplace installations, and heating system improvements, while electrical upgrades have focused on modernizing systems and adding new features such as a Tesla charger with associated safety equipment.

The building's permit history indicates a major renovation project was undertaken in 2020-2022, involving raising the structure, adding a garage, and making various improvements consistent with modern building codes and safety requirements. There was a period of construction in late 2020 that generated multiple noise complaints regarding construction equipment exceeding allowable noise levels, though these complaints were subsequently closed. The property has maintained compliance with various building codes through regular permit updates and inspections, including fire safety requirements and plumbing system improvements. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property and surrounding area, these have primarily related to urban infrastructure issues (e.g. pavement defects, encampments, sewer problems) rather than building-specific concerns, and most have been resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 1210-1212 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
57th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 487 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.7%
Moderate concern 28.2%
Severe concern 4.1%
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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1210-1212 Lombard St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Sep 22
Upgrade & install smoke detector/ceiling mount heat for tesler charger
Complete
Electrical PermitAug 24
For building permit # 202212148320 lifepo4 battery energy storage system

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