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2221 Lincoln Way

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1727048 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2221 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 1925
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1727048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Warren W & Helen F Lee Revo
Mailing address
Lee Helen F Trustee 491 Anita Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
061499

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2221 Lincoln Way, located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925, currently owned by Warren W & Helen F Lee Revo. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure improvements over the past few years, including a completed main lateral replacement in May 2021 and an upcoming re-roofing project valued at $26,740 scheduled for early 2025. The building's history shows regular maintenance typical for its age and type, with a street space and sidewalk permit issued in September 2007.

Of particular note is the building's location in an area experiencing recurring parking-related issues, with a notable cluster of incidents documented between late 2023 and 2024. Between December 2023 and November 2024, there were ten reported instances of parking on the sidewalk, most of which resulted in officer responses and various resolutions, including citations, advisories of violations, and cases where the reported issue could not be validated. The frequency and recent chronology of these parking enforcement calls - particularly concentrated in mid to late 2024 - suggest an ongoing challenge with curbside management in the immediate vicinity of the property. While these parking issues primarily relate to street management rather than building conditions, they may impact resident convenience when accessing the property.

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Risk rating

How 2221 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
51th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 399 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.9%
Moderate concern 12.4%
Severe concern 3.7%
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

2221 Lincoln Way event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jan 10
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$26,740 · Complete

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