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4115 Lincoln Way

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1708048 13 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Sunset
Above average
avg 1.8
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4115 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 1928
2 or more units
13 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
Units13
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area10,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1708048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Carl F & Alcira Marshall Tr
Mailing address
Marshall Carl F & Alcira,tr P.O. Box 1090 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 13-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 4115 Lincoln Way, constructed in 1928, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the years, with particular attention to seismic retrofitting. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, which included the installation of new plywood shearwalls and concrete grade beams, bringing the structure into compliance with current seismic safety standards. The building has maintained regular electrical service upgrades, including the installation of a 400-amp underground service for the twelve apartment units in 2003.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues throughout its history, with violations documented in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2024. These incidents typically involved problems with blocked exits, fire proofing, and hazardous materials, though most were promptly corrected. A significant cluster of fire safety violations occurred in 2001-2002, including issues with fire escape maintenance and garage ceiling fire proofing, all of which were eventually abated. The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2001, 2009, and 2018, with most violations being resolved through corrective actions. Recent maintenance work in 2005 included the installation of vinyl siding, while earlier improvements from 1990-1991 focused on roofing and structural anchoring.

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Risk rating

How 4115 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
9th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 575 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.9%
Moderate concern 34.8%
Severe concern 52.3%
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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The story over time

4115 Lincoln Way event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jul 09
Date last observed: 07-jul-25; time last observed: 11:00pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; ; additional information: rodents heard in walls, rodents inside units;
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintMay 20
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