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1641-1645 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1733041 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 1641-1645 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1906
Total area2,128 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1733041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Whitaker Teryl Lewis
Mailing address
1645 - 1647 Lincoln Way San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
082201

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1641 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
1645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1641-1645 Lincoln Way is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by Teryl Lewis Whitaker. The building's maintenance history shows several significant improvements over the decades, including an electrical system upgrade with two underground service conversions completed in 2004 and 2006, presumably to enhance electrical capacity with the installation of multiple meters. Other major works include a complete reroofing project in 1996, installation of new kitchen cabinets and a sewer line modification in 1998, and a rear yard deck replacement project, though the permit for this work expired. A complaint was filed in 1996 regarding the rear stairs extension at 1645-47 Lincoln Way, but this issue was promptly addressed within three weeks of being reported.

Recent activity around the property primarily consists of municipal maintenance and public space management issues, with multiple 311 calls recorded in 2023-2024. These include reports of a scooter blocking the sidewalk (July 2024), various park maintenance matters (including tree damage and pavement issues in July 2023, and a damaged public toilet kiosk in May 2023), and some graffiti (March 2024). While these external issues have been generally addressed through municipal intervention, they primarily relate to the surrounding public spaces rather than the building itself. The most recent building-related permit activity on record was from 1998, indicating relatively stable building conditions since that time, though this could also suggest that more recent repairs or improvements may not have required permits or have not been documented in the available records.

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Risk rating

How 1641-1645 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
56th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 657 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.

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 76.1%
Moderate concern 18.2%
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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1641-1645 Lincoln Way event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 19
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