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1721-1723 Lombard St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0506033 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
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 1721-1723 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0506033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Donal L Saffer, Trustee 4966 N Avenida Del Castilla Tucson AZ 85718
Last sale
October 14, 2016

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1721 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1723 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 1721-1723 Lombard Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood. Built in 1906 and currently owned by Family Trust/saffer Revoc T, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades. Most recently, in January 2025, permits were issued for reroofing work valued at $15,000. The building has received important infrastructure upgrades, including an electrical service upgrade to 100 amps (2018), sewer and house trap replacement (2018), and comprehensive maintenance work in 2016 that included window replacement, dryrot repairs to an exterior staircase, and garage post reinforcement, totaling $22,000. In 2016, the building's documentation as a two-unit residential structure was verified through city records and site inspection.

The property has a solid maintenance record, with notable historical work including a complete reroofing in 1996 and 300 feet of side rustic replacement with plaster and paint in 1986. Recent municipal service requests (2023-2024) have primarily centered around street cleaning and parking enforcement, with multiple instances of driveway blocking reported and resolved through citations. The building's immediate area has experienced recurring loose garbage issues, with several general cleaning requests filed and resolved by the Department of Public Works between 2023 and 2024. While there have been no serious safety or maintenance concerns reported through 311 calls, the pattern of street cleaning requests suggests ongoing attention to exterior maintenance is required in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 1721-1723 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
81stpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1721-1723 Lombard St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 01
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJan 30
Blocking driveway cite tow

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