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1039-1041 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1739044 3 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 1039-1041 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 1905
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1739044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Teng Robert Shiao Fang & Kw
Mailing address
1039 Lincoln Way San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
080111

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1039 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
1041 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1039-1041 Lincoln Way is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1905. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure improvements over the years, with the most recent work being a water line replacement from the meter into the garage completed in September 2024. The electrical system received an upgrade in 2005 with the installation of a 200-amp PG&E term can. Historical records show that in 1987, termite damage was addressed through wood replacement following a termite report.

In September 2001, the building underwent a routine inspection that revealed multiple safety concerns, all of which were abated by April 2002. These violations included issues with the fire escape system (missing drop ladder), combustible storage in the garage, and problems with veneer flooring at the top landing. While these violations were resolved, they represented a temporary period of safety concerns that required official notice and correction. More recently, there have been two documented sewer issues in 2018 and 2021, both involving 4-inch sewer vent problems, though these were resolved promptly. A graffiti incident was reported and resolved in September 2016, and there have been no active violations or complaints on record since the 2001-2002 period, indicating improved maintenance and oversight in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1039-1041 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
25th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1120 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.9%
Moderate concern 26.7%
Severe concern 12.4%
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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1039-1041 Lincoln Way event timeline

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2024
Plumbing Permit Sep 12
Work category: 2pb; water line replacement from the meter into the garage.
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