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2455-2459 Lombard St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0937025 4 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 2455-2459 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 1914
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area5,381 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0937025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hirschbein Jonah & Cheang E
Mailing address
2457a Lombard St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
040121

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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2457 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2459 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2457 A Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2455 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 2455-2459 Lombard Street in Cow Hollow, built in 1914 and currently owned by Hirschbein Jonah & Cheang E, has undergone significant renovations and modifications over the past decade. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2016 with comprehensive updates to a two-story rear cottage unit, including full window and door replacement, interior stair additions, bathroom expansions, and complete mechanical systems updates at a cost of $125,000. Earlier improvements in 2013 included extensive building-wide upgrades such as plumbing system modernization for four bathrooms, installation of multiple appliances (including two washers/dryers and kitchen sinks), electrical rewiring, window replacements, and bathroom remodels totaling over $200,000. The building maintains appropriate fire safety records with no civilian injuries reported, though several unintentional alarm activations have occurred.

Recent activity at the property has generated numerous 311 calls from 2023-2024, primarily related to sidewalk maintenance, waste removal, and parking enforcement issues, which while manageable, suggest ongoing maintenance requirements in the vicinity. The property has been the subject of multiple building permits, including a significant planning authorization in 2013 for converting retail space to office use with appropriate accessibility upgrades. A notable building violation occurred in 2013 regarding window replacements, though this was resolved within three months. The property has also experienced some issues with illegal short-term rentals, as evidenced by a 2023 complaint about unauthorized Airbnb activity using fraudulent registration numbers, though this appears to have been addressed through normal enforcement channels.

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Risk rating

How 2455-2459 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
44th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 482 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.3%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 33.1%
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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