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1717 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1732049 2 units · 3 fl · 1913

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 Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1717 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 1913
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area2,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1732049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cormican Domnick
Mailing address
1717 Lincoln Way San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
061803

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Initial analysis

1717 Lincoln Way is a three-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Domnick Cormican. The building underwent significant improvements in the late 1990s, including the legalization of a second dwelling unit in 1998 and the addition of a full bathroom on the second floor in 1999. Earlier maintenance issues were addressed in 1989-1990, with repairs to rotted back stairs and roofing work completed successfully. While the building experienced several concerning maintenance issues in the mid-1990s, including water damage, leaks, and bathroom problems (with complaints filed in 1994-1996), all these cases were eventually closed, with some not being active as of 2009. An electrical permit for underground conversion work was filed in 2005 but expired without completion.

The most recent significant issue was a sewage back-up discharge from the side sewer vent in September 2024, which was resolved through field work. The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking on nearby streets, with three separate incidents reported between 2018-2024. Regular street cleaning and graffiti removal have been documented through 311 calls, with multiple general cleaning requests recorded between 2016 and 2018. The building's current status appears to be stable, with no active building complaints or major unresolved issues on record as of October 2023. The property underwent a successful planning process to legalize its existing two units, with the proposal approved and completed by Delta Design.

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Risk rating

How 1717 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
54th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 687 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

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 76.4%
Moderate concern 18.3%
Severe concern 5.3%
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

1717 Lincoln Way event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 19
Date last observed: 18-may-26; time last observed: 5/18/2026; floor: 1; unit: a; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; plumbing leak; mold; structural problems;
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