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1723-1725 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1732048 3 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
Above average
avg 1.1
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1723-1725 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 1924
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1732048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cheung Victor
Mailing address
1297 Swordfish St Foster City CA 94404
Last sale
060705

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1725 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
1723 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1723-1725 Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset, owned by Victor Cheung, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple safety concerns over its history. Major past improvements include a vinyl siding installation (1996), conversion from overhead to underground electrical service (2005), and a recent parking variance approval. The building has experienced several safety-related incidents requiring attention, particularly in 2009 when multiple violations were documented, including issues with combustible storage, exposed electrical wiring, security requirements for entry doors, and fire escape maintenance. An incident in 2004 involving a decorative cornice piece falling from the building raised safety concerns. The property has maintained regular inspections, with the most recent routine inspection recorded in 2018.

More recently, from late 2024 to early 2025, there have been multiple reports of graffiti and illegal postings in the vicinity of the property, with several cases reported and subsequently resolved by authorities. While these recent issues don't directly impact the building's structural integrity or safety systems, they indicate ongoing maintenance requirements for the property's exterior areas. The building's history shows a pattern of requiring attention to fire safety systems, security features, and general maintenance, though most historical violations have been resolved. The property's recent permit activity (though not detailed in the provided data) and the existence of an approved parking variance suggest ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the building's amenities.

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Risk rating

How 1723-1725 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
26th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1105 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.2%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 15.2%
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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1723-1725 Lincoln Way event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 12
Building violation
At the kitchen sink, there has been a slow leak at the p-trap. have a professional, using approved methods and materials, repair or replace…
Building Violation (NOV)Nov 12
Building violation

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