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4611 Lincoln Way

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1703053 12 units · 3 fl · 1967

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.8
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4611 Lincoln Way 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 1967
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1967
Total area11,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1703053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gene & Jeanette L Woo Revoc
Mailing address
580 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 4611 Lincoln Way in the Outer Sunset, owned by the Gene & Jeanette L Woo Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1967 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (TIER 3) at a cost of $120,000 to improve seismic safety. Recent maintenance has focused on addressing water-related issues, including a 2023 project costing $40,000 to replace siding, windows, and kitchen doors in the rear of the building due to water leakage, following earlier window replacement work in 2020 and repairs for dry rot in 2019. The property has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2017 and 2022, though all have been marked as corrected or abated. These violations included issues with fire escape maintenance, alarm systems, and sprinkler service requirements.

In recent years, particularly during 2024, there have been multiple reports of infrastructure challenges, including a sewage back-up discharge incident in November 2024 and various reports of garbage and debris on the property. The building underwent significant unit improvements, including a comprehensive renovation of Unit #2 in 2021 that encompassed kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window replacements, and associated electrical/plumbing work. Historical records show periodic maintenance issues, including violations related to smoke enclosure doors and fire escape conditions, though these have been generally addressed as per inspection requirements. The building's electrical system was upgraded in 2003 with a PG&E underground conversion to 400-amp service with 13 meters, and a routine housing inspection was conducted in 2018. The property has maintained active compliance with major safety requirements, including completion of the soft-story retrofit program, and most recent repairs appear to focus on maintaining building envelope integrity and updating individual units.

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Risk rating

How 4611 Lincoln Way'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
4th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.9%
Moderate concern 27.4%
Severe concern 56.7%
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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4611 Lincoln Way event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 22
311 service request
Encampment
Fire ComplaintMay 07
Blocked Exits

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