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2137-2139 Lincoln Way

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1728048 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 2137-2139 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1728048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lock David & Steven
Mailing address
2720 Plymouth Way San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
022796

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2137 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
2139 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2137-2139 Lincoln Way, located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, has a documented history dating back to its 1923 construction. The most recent significant event was a non-offensive graffiti incident reported in September 2023, which was promptly addressed and resolved. The building has experienced recurring sewer-related issues, with multiple sewage backup incidents recorded between 2015 and 2015, including three separate incidents involving 4-inch vent problems, though all were ultimately resolved through PUC Sewer Operations intervention. Infrastructure improvements include a complete reroofing project undertaken in 1997 and a successful conversion from overhead to underground electrical service in 2003, as requested by PG&E.

More recent maintenance and service calls between 2019 and 2025 have primarily involved street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. These include various neighborhood and street maintenance matters such as hazardous glass removal (2019), construction equipment temporarily blocking a parking space (2020), and several parking-related incidents including a no-parking situation in January 2025. While the building's record shows some historical challenges with plumbing issues and periodic neighborhood disturbances, most cases have been resolved through appropriate channels, and there have been no documented building safety concerns in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2137-2139 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
47th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 431 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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 severity forecast
No violation 82.2%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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2137-2139 Lincoln Way event timeline

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2026
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