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1533 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1734040 4 units · 2 fl · 1962

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
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 1533 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 1962
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area3,670 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1734040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Poydessus Exemption Trust
Mailing address
Therese Poydessus, Ttee 1639 29Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
042898

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Initial analysis

The property at 1533 Lincoln Way is a 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by the Poydessus Exemption Trust and containing 4 units. The building has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over its lifetime. Notable maintenance work includes the installation of 77 feet of underpinning at the west property line wall in 2006 (cost: $20,000) due to adjacent property work, and the replacement of shower tile in unit #4 in 2016 (cost: $3,000). The building underwent a routine inspection in May 2018, and previous inspections in 2001 and 2009 revealed multiple safety violations that were subsequently addressed, including issues with smoke detectors, smoke enclosure door closers, and water heater strapping. An expired electrical permit from 2005 related to underground conversion work was also on record.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved street-level environmental issues, as documented in 311 calls, with reports of cleaning needs and debris removal between 2020 and 2024. The most recent complaints in 2024 involved abandoned electronics and needles on the street, which were resolved by city services. While there have been no building-specific complaints or violations in recent years, the pattern of street cleaning issues suggests ongoing challenges with external maintenance. The property has maintained compliance with safety inspections since addressing past violations, though the expired electrical permit from 2005 represents an unfinished record, a notable gap considering the general requirement for permits to be completed.

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Risk rating

How 1533 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
20th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1194 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 48.6%
Moderate concern 21.8%
Severe concern 29.5%
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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