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4315 Lincoln Way

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1706048 4 units · 2 fl · 1933

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 4315 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 1933
2 or more units
4 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 1933
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1933
Total area2,311 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1706048
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Robert Phillips, Trustee 12175 Brookstone Dr Truckee CA 96161
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit apartment building at 4315 Lincoln Way in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Robert M & Dorothy M Philli, was constructed in 1933 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. In 2012-2013, the property underwent extensive renovations including a kitchen and bathroom remodel, window replacements, and infrastructure upgrades. The work included the installation of 13 windows, kitchen and bathroom updates, new laundry facilities, water heater replacement, comprehensive roof work valued at $15,400, and the installation of wood clad-fiberglass retrofit windows. The building's mechanical systems were also updated during this period, with the replacement of the furnace and electrical system upgrades including new circuits and appliance installations.

Recent history of the property shows no significant building code violations or major structural issues. However, there have been multiple parking-related incidents near the property between 2019 and 2023, with various reports of driveway blocking and abandoned vehicles, though these are external to the building itself and primarily concern street management issues. A small number of other neighborhood concerns were logged through the 311 system, including a street cleaning request and an encampment report in 2021, but these were resolved and appear to be peripheral to the building's condition and management. The most recent building permits on record suggest no major new construction or renovation work has been undertaken since 2013, and there are no recorded tenant buyouts at this address.

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Risk rating

How 4315 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
31stpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 436 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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