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1133-1135 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1738046 3 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1133-1135 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 1924
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1924
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,520 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1738046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1 Lockton Ln Novato CA 94945
Last sale
June 17, 2014

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1135 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
1133 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1133-1135 Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset, owned by Joel Wardlaw, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1924. Most recently, there was a tree maintenance request in August 2023, and previous building upgrades included kitchen renovations in 2019 ($12,000) and 2014 ($7,000), both with associated electrical work, as well as a major electrical service upgrade to 200 amps with three meters in 2015. The property has experienced some notable challenges, most significantly in early 2020 when multiple housing violations were documented, including rodent infestation, missing fire safety equipment, and unapproved modifications suggesting an unauthorized third unit. While these violations were marked as not active after being abated in March 2020, there remains an active complaint from February 2020 related to unauthorized unit modifications, including unpermitted plumbing and electrical work, as well as concerns about improper occupancy. The building's historical maintenance record includes necessary repairs to handrails and stairs due to wood rot in 2002, an underground electrical service conversion in 2004, and a sewage backup issue in 2021 that was successfully resolved. While the property has received various improvements and maintenance work over the years, the outstanding active complaint regarding potential unauthorized unit modifications from 2020 remains noteworthy.

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Risk rating

How 1133-1135 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
15thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1269 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1133-1135 Lincoln Way event timeline

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2026
Planning Project Jun 29
Renovation of an existing two-unit residential building to add an ADU to the 1133 Lincoln address. This is an existing unit that seeks legalization. Addition includes kitchen, bath, and sleeping area.
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