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2439-2453 Lombard St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0937026 15 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2439-2453 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 1926
2 or more units
15 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 1926
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0937026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fong Ronnie Lee Esq 39536 Platero Pl Fremont CA 94539
Last sale
August 03, 1987

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Included addresses

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2451 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2439 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2447 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2449 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2443 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2441 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2445 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2453 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 15-unit apartment building at 2439-2453 Lombard Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Lombard Alliance Group LLC, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1926. The building has undergone various maintenance and compliance updates in recent years, most notably a fire alarm system replacement and horn installation filed in June 2023 to meet current fire code requirements. The property, which has completed its soft-story retrofit requirements, has historical patterns of addressing fire safety issues, with violations related to fire extinguishers and fire escape maintenance being recorded and generally resolved through proper corrections.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, including the replacement of gas lines and furnace in 2019, and the installation of additional sprinkler heads in 2015. There have been recurring issues with the commercial space (previously a massage establishment) at 2443 Lombard, including several violations between 2002-2018 related to egress obstruction, fire safety, and plumbing/electrical matters, though these were subsequently abated. Recent maintenance concerns include a weather proofing issue on the siding noted in early 2024 and ongoing monitoring of vacant commercial storefronts as per city regulations. The property has experienced various service calls for non-emergency situations, primarily related to building systems and safety equipment, with no recorded civilian injuries from fire incidents. Regular street space permits have been issued for various maintenance and service needs, and the property has demonstrated responsiveness to both routine inspections and specific violations, with prompt actions taken to address identified safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2439-2453 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
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Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 861 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2439-2453 Lombard St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 29
Extinguishers
311 RequestJul 02
Sidewalk defect

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