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4409-4411 Lincoln Way

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1705049 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4409-4411 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.

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 1948
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1705049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
397 29th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
December 12, 1997

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4409 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
4411 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 4409-4411 Lincoln Way in the Outer Sunset, owned by Nathan Lee, was constructed in 1948 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure over two stories. The building's maintenance history shows significant attention to both structural and safety improvements, with three major window replacement projects between 2012-2019 totaling over $10,000, including a 2012 violation related to unauthorized facade modifications including window and balcony work. The property has undergone multiple moisture-related repairs, including termite and dryrot remediation in 1997-1998 and stucco removal in 1984, suggesting ongoing maintenance attention to some persistent building envelope issues. An electrical upgrade was completed in 2004 with the installation of underground conversion service and two 200-amp meters.

Recent activity around the property has been primarily external, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to parking issues, street defects, and maintenance concerns, though these are more reflective of neighborhood conditions than building-specific issues. The building has experienced four documented fire safety events, all of which were relatively minor incidents with no reported civilian injuries, including a cooking fire, smoke detector activation, and two service calls for various safety system checks. While the property has had some historical violations and repairs indicating attention to both compliance and safety issues, there have been no recent building code violations or major structural permits filed in the past several years, suggesting a period of relative stability in building condition and permitted modifications.

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Risk rating

How 4409-4411 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
78thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 139 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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