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4611 Lincoln Way

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

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 Outer Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

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 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.

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 1967
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
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).

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

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
4thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 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
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 75%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

4611 Lincoln Way event timeline

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

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