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1895-1897 Lombard St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0507021 5 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1895-1897 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
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,053 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0507021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kai Motels Inc
Mailing address
James M Kai P.O. Box 2305 Cortaro AZ 85652
Last sale
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1895 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1897 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building at 1895-1897 Lombard Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Kai Motels Inc, has undergone several significant recent improvements, most notably a comprehensive window retrofit completed in early 2024 that replaced 18 windows with energy-efficient units meeting modern code requirements. The building's electrical and plumbing systems have also received attention, with recent work including the installation of a new HVAC unit in mid-2023 (though this work was initially done without proper permits), rewiring of cooler fans, and fan relocation on the roof.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly in the 2000-2011 period, including multiple building violations in 2002 related to fire safety, rodent infestation, and security concerns, all of which were abated by July 2002. More recent complaints have been addressed, such as a significant 2011 complaint detailing various maintenance issues (including problems with doors, windows, appliances, and fire escape), though some historical concerns remain relevant. The building has undergone two tenant buyouts (in 2016 and 2018) with payments of $50,000 and $87,000 respectively, suggesting recent unit turnover. Regular maintenance activities have been documented, including electrical system upgrades in 2017 (replacement of Sylvania main disconnect and Zinsco panel), and safety improvements such as stairwell window upgrades and tempered glass installations completed in early 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1895-1897 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
30th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.5%
Moderate concern 23.5%
Severe concern 40.0%
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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1895-1897 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 30
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 26
Sewer odor

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