1601-1603 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 24-unit apartment building at 1601-1603 Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset, built in 1974 and managed by Lincoln Park Way LLC, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some recurring issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2019, the building completed the addition of three accessory dwelling units (ADUs) following garage conversions, along with comprehensive fire safety upgrades including a new fire alarm system and additional sprinklers, costing approximately $32,000 in total. The building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 2, Cost: $125,000), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

While the building has experienced multiple fire alarm system-related complaints between 2016-2024, most were resolved with conditions corrected, though there was one violation issued in 2016 regarding alarm system maintenance. There were also three documented fire incidents with no civilian injuries, primarily involving unintentional alarm activations. Recent building history shows a tenant buyout occurred in July 2022, with one tenant receiving $16,154. A routine housing inspection was conducted in July 2019 and is currently noted as active.

The property has maintained its unit count (24 units) while adding three ADUs, bringing the total to 27 units. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved the building's exterior and surroundings, with several 311 calls in late 2024 reporting garbage, debris, and encampment-related concerns near the property boundaries. A historical complaint from 1996 reported water damage and ceiling issues, but this was resolved. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, including a complete reroofing in 2000, though some permits have expired or required subsequent revisions.