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2727-2729 Lombard St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0940025 10 units · 3 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2727-2729 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 1913
2 or more units
10 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.

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 1913
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area10,623 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0940025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
A Pierce Trustee 4273 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
December 17, 1999

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2727 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2729 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

This 10-unit, three-story multi-family residential building, located at 2727-2729 Lombard Street in Cow Hollow, was built in 1913 and is currently owned by the Buxton Amity Pierce Trustee. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a fire alarm system upgrade in December 2024 to meet current code requirements, an electrical service upgrade to 400A in May 2022, and a completed soft-story retrofit in 2018 costing $60,000. However, the building has experienced persistent issues with water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple tenant complaints in 2023 regarding water intrusion and mold in Unit 10, and earlier complaints in 2018 about water entering the building.

The property has a history of safety-related violations and complaints, particularly regarding fire safety and building maintenance. While many historical violations have been resolved, there were notable issues in 2018 involving blocked exits and fire alarm system maintenance. Recent tenant buyouts include one completed in July 2023 for $45,000. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial improvements, including plumbing system upgrades, though there have been recurring issues with the rear stairs, fire escapes, and various maintenance matters. The property has also experienced street-related issues, as shown by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris outside the building between 2022 and 2025.

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Risk rating

How 2727-2729 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Building size

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

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2727-2729 Lombard St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Mar 05
Add water flow switch to device count. revision to pa #20241256245
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