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2533-2535 Lombard St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0938017D 2 units · 2 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 2533-2535 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1940
Total area3,312 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0938017D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kam Family Tr
Mailing address
Kam Tak Sang & Kam Margy Li 2431 Kirkham St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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2535 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2533 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 2533-2535 Lombard Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1940, currently owned by the Kam Family Trust. Notable recent maintenance work includes HVAC system installations (2020), electrical rewiring (2017), and various structural improvements including shear wall modifications and foundation work (2016-2018). A significant event occurred in December 2015 when the building suffered a fire, followed by restoration work that was completed under permits noting restoration of original materials and features. The building has undergone multiple safety system inspections and corrections, particularly concerning fire alarm, sprinkler, and extinguisher systems between 2017 and 2024, with the most recent violations for alarm systems and sprinkler systems being corrected in July 2024.

The property has experienced several logistical and maintenance challenges over recent years, including multiple parking enforcement issues (2023-2024), graffiti incidents (most recently reported in 2023), and a complaint regarding a relocated advertising billboard in 2022. Significant structural and systems upgrades have been implemented, including a new 200-amp electrical service (2011), complete rewiring (2017), and various plumbing improvements including new drainage, water, and gas systems (2017). The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety systems, though there have been periodic violations requiring correction. The property is currently listed under active planning review, with no pending violations or complaints on record as of the most recent data update.

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Risk rating

How 2533-2535 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
99th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 9 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.9%
Moderate concern 8.2%
Severe concern 1.9%
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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The story over time

2533-2535 Lombard St event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Oct 11
The clear channel billboard attached to the building.caller states there was recent construction to the building that have removed the billboard and replaced it much higher. the previous billboard was flush to the building roof area, it is now roughly 10ft higher the the top of the roof. the permit states it is to be replaced in kind or of general maintenance. it has been significantly moved higher.(311 sr 15919962)
Building Inspection Division
Planning ProjectJun 23
General advertising sign maintenance. Clear channel outdoor llc will perform customary dated 3/22/22. Cco sign no 1265.

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