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1521-1523 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1734042 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 1521-1523 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 1945
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 built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1734042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Clarence G & Rosaline T
Mailing address
2708 Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
102794

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1523 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
1521 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1521-1523 Lincoln Way is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Clarence G. and Rosaline T. Lee. Built in 1945, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, with the most notable incident occurring in August 2012 when a vehicle damaged the front wall near the iron gate, leading to emergency repairs and electrical disconnection work that lasted until March 2013. The building has received regular roof maintenance, with reroofing projects completed in 2001 ($3,600) and 2002 ($5,600), and an electrical service upgrade completed in 2004, including conversion to underground service and installation of a 200-amp main service with two meters.

The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues, particularly regarding driveway blockages, with multiple citations issued between 2018 and 2021. More recently, there have been routine maintenance and cleaning matters reported through the 311 system, including a resolved structural maintenance issue in December 2023 and general cleaning requests in September 2023. The building's systems appear to be maintained adequately, with no active violations or complaints currently on file. The only recorded fire incident was a minor motor vehicle accident with no injuries, which presumably refers to the 2012 vehicle incident.

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Risk rating

How 1521-1523 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
78th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 328 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.4%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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