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1299 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0501073 36 units · 1928

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1299 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 1928
2 or more units
36 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units36
Floors—
Year built1928
Total area30,128 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0501073
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lombard St Holdings Llc
Mailing address
Chang Richard & Ryan, Llc M Po Box 26233 San Francisco CA 94126
Last sale
090313

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2652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1299 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 36-unit multi-family residential building at 1299 Lombard Street in Russian Hill, currently owned by Lombard St Holdings Llc, has undergone significant safety upgrades and maintenance work since its 1928 construction. Most notably, between 2024-2025, the building received substantial fire alarm system improvements, including the installation of manual pull stations, smoke detectors, and low-frequency audible alerts, with associated permits totaling over $120,000. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water between 2018-2021, though major mechanical upgrades were completed in 2019-2021, including steam boiler and backflow device replacements.

The property has a history of fire safety violations that have required attention, including recent sleeping area requirement violations issued in late 2023 and early 2024, as well as past issues with sprinkler systems and alarm systems. Multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris were logged in late 2024, suggesting ongoing waste management concerns. Historical improvements include the replacement of 133 windows in 2017 and various plumbing upgrades between 2016-2021. The building's violation history from 2014-2015 shows multiple fire safety and maintenance issues that were subsequently resolved, including problems with carbon monoxide detection, fire door closers, and floor coverings. Emergency responses have primarily involved non-injury incidents, such as false alarms, smoke removal, and evacuation assistance, with no recorded civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 1299 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
5th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1076 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.1%
Moderate concern 35.3%
Severe concern 44.6%
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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1299 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 19
Moving residential property
Temporary Sign Applications

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