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2539-2541 Lombard St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0938017C 4 units · 3 fl · 1940

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 2539-2541 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 1940
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 built1940
Total area4,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0938017C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Carmel Trust
Mailing address
Razi Toufan Trustee 2541 Lombard St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
032221

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2539 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2541 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2539-2541 Lombard Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Carmel Trust, has undergone significant modifications and improvements since 2019, primarily focusing on safety upgrades. The most notable changes include the successful installation of fire safety systems, with a new overhead fire sprinkler system added in December 2019, followed by a fire alarm system installation in February 2021 to monitor the sprinkler system. The building underwent a substantial renovation in 2020-2021, including the conversion of the garage into two units with kitchens and baths, comprehensive electrical work, re-roofing (costing $51,500), and the installation of washer/dryer facilities. However, the property has experienced several fire safety compliance issues, with violations recorded in 2019 and 2023 related to alarm systems and sprinkler maintenance, though these were subsequently abated.

The building's recent history includes a series of maintenance and compliance matters that deserve attention. In late 2024, there were multiple reports of garbage and debris around the property, and concerns about graffiti, though these were resolved through appropriate channels. There were three street space permits issued between January and August 2020, suggesting some temporary use of public space during construction work. A building complaint was filed in September 2020 regarding unpermitted construction work, though this case is currently listed as not active. While the property has seen significant improvements in terms of safety systems and living space conversion, these changes have also been accompanied by some compliance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety, though most of these issues appear to have been addressed through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 2539-2541 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
73th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 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.

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.

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 62.7%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 12.7%
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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2539-2541 Lombard St event timeline

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2023
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