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1437 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1735057 4 units · 2 fl · 1965

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
Above average
avg 1.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1437 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 1965
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1965
Total area3,436 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1735057
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frederick G Chin & Danielle
Mailing address
New Pacific Realty Inc 1448 Pine St Ste 202 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1437 Lincoln Way in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood was built in 1965 and contains 4 units. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades, with the most recent concerns centered around exterior maintenance and plumbing systems. In 2021, the building faced issues with deteriorating exterior paint on the west side, posing potential safety hazards with falling paint. Earlier, in 2016, there were problems with water intrusion affecting an adjacent property, requiring drain repairs, while security concerns were raised in late 2016 about the front door's functionality potentially compromising building security. The building has been subject to multiple routine inspections and violations, including fire safety issues in 2001 (fire escape obstruction and smoke detector problems) and various compliance matters in 2011-2021, such as lead paint hazards, fire extinguisher maintenance, and interior surface conditions.

The property has undergone several repair works, including water damage remediation in late 2017 involving rear wall repairs with stucco siding. Earlier infrastructure updates include a completed installation of a 200-amp electrical service in 2004. Recent activity around the property in 2023-2024 has primarily involved parking enforcement issues, with multiple reports of driveway blocking, though most of these cases were either resolved without citation or were marked as unable to locate the offending vehicle. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water drainage systems and exterior maintenance, suggesting ongoing attention to building envelope and infrastructure systems is required.

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Risk rating

How 1437 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
41th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 881 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.3%
Moderate concern 26.9%
Severe concern 30.8%
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

1437 Lincoln Way event timeline

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

2021
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 11
Building violation
In all areas where paint has been removed or is weathered or missing, prep and repaint using high quality paints, applied per the manufactu…
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 11
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