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1563-1565 Lombard St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0504003I 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 Cow Hollow
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1563-1565 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 1923
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0504003I
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mccarthy Brian & Alexandra
Mailing address
P.o. Box 1484 Ross CA 94957
Last sale
052914

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1565 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1563 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1563-1565 Lombard Street, owned by Brian & Alexandra McCarthy, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923 in the Cow Hollow neighborhood. The property underwent significant modification in 2010-2011 when an illegal basement unit was converted back to compliance, which had previously prompted multiple safety concerns including inadequate egress, insufficient heating, and unapproved utilities - these violations were all officially abated by February 2012. Subsequent improvements include a new 6'x9' rear porch added in 2013, kitchen and electrical work, and plumbing updates. Historical records show various maintenance activities, including foundation work in 1987, a kitchen fire restoration in 1996, and several routine repairs for issues like dry rot in 2005.

Recent history from 2022-2023 shows multiple parking enforcement issues, with several citations issued for driveway blocking violations, particularly noting incidents involving Volkswagen Beetles. There was also one sewer-related service call in April 2022 and a sewer line maintenance work completed in 2013. The building has experienced minor infrastructure issues over the years as indicated by various permits for repairs and upgrades, but no significant safety violations have been reported since the 2010-2012 period when the unauthorized basement unit was addressed. The property is classified as an R-3 two-family dwelling, and all known illegal modifications have been properly corrected through the 2010-2011 compliance process.

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Risk rating

How 1563-1565 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
74th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 224 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.3%
Moderate concern 10.8%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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1563-1565 Lombard St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Aug 12
Work category: 1p; house trap and sewer lateral replacement
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