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4445-4447 Lincoln Way

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1705044 2 units · 1 fl · 1948

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 Outer Sunset
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4445-4447 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 1948
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1948
Total area1,885 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1705044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kay Family Trust
Mailing address
Michael Kay Trustee 4447 Lincoln Way San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
110218

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4447 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
4445 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 4445-4447 Lincoln Way is a one-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1948, currently owned by the Kay Family Trust. The building's maintenance and improvement history includes a significant bathroom renovation project from 2000, which aimed to convert bath and closet spaces into two new bathrooms at a cost of $15,000, though this permit is now showing as expired. More recently, in 2003, the electrical system was upgraded with a completed underground service conversion to accommodate dual 125-amp meters.

The most pressing issues affecting the property in recent months have been concentrated between October 2024 and January 2025, with multiple reports of graffiti affecting both the building and nearby infrastructure. Between December 28-31, 2024, there were several reports of defaced signs and structural maintenance issues related to graffiti, all of which were subsequently resolved, indicating prompt response from city services. There have also been two illegal parking incidents reported near the property (one on January 14, 2025, and another on October 19, 2024), with the January incident resulting in a citation. Additional environmental concerns were noted in December 2024, including reports of garbage and debris that was ultimately determined to require no work intervention, and a broken tree limb reported on October 17, 2024, which was resolved through city intervention.

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Risk rating

How 4445-4447 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
64th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 228 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.9%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 10.0%
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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4445-4447 Lincoln Way event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 24
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