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1305 Lombard St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0502001 6 units · 3 fl · 1924

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 1305 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
6 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 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area6,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0502001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
032621

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Initial analysis

1305 Lombard Street is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1924. The building has undergone significant modernization and safety improvements in recent years, including comprehensive fire safety upgrades with a new fire alarm system installation in 2020 ($30,000) and associated improvements in 2021, along with the installation of a fire sprinkler system in pathways and exits. Major renovation work occurred between late 2019 and 2020 across all six units, involving kitchen relocations, bathroom additions, and utility upgrades in Units 1 through 6, with costs ranging from $48,000 to $90,000 per unit for the comprehensive remodels.

The building has a documented history of addressing safety concerns, having resolved multiple building violations from 2011 related to fire safety and lead paint hazards, which were abated by 2016. Recent infrastructure improvements include the replacement of backflow preventer systems in 2017 and unit-specific upgrades such as kitchen and bathroom remodels, appliance installations, and electrical system improvements. Planning records indicate a completed project converting former garage spaces into additional living units, creating 6 ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) from previously unused space. The building achieved compliance with San Francisco's soft story retrofit requirements, receiving a Completed status and CFC (Certificate of Final Completion) issuance.

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Risk rating

How 1305 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
35th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 736 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building permits (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.9%
Moderate concern 57.5%
Severe concern 13.6%
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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The story over time

1305 Lombard St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Dec 23
Public Records Request - 1305 Lombard St
Closed - Informational
Planning RecordDec 16
Request for zoning verification letter

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